Breathing exercises for mental focus and well-being
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining chest and belly breathing exercises can improve thinking skills and reduce stress. If you are a healthy young adult, this may help you understand how simple breathing techniques can benefit your mind and body.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- You should have at least a high school education.
- You must be able to follow spoken instructions.
- You must not have practiced formal breathing or mindfulness training in the last six months.
- You must not have heart, lung, blood vessel, or nerve conditions that could affect the study.
- You must not have taken certain medications (like beta-blockers, antidepressants, or sedatives) in the past two weeks.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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