Breathing Exercises and Brain Function Study
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a combination of chest and diaphragm breathing exercises can improve focus, mood, and how your body responds to stress. Researchers will measure your brain activity and physical responses to see if this type of breathing helps.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 30 years old with at least a high school education
- Be able to follow spoken instructions clearly
- Not have done regular breathing exercises or meditation in the past 6 months
- No history of heart, blood vessel, or muscle/bone problems that could affect the study
- No current or past lung disease, recent respiratory infection, or diabetes with nerve damage
- No major surgery in the past 6 months
- Not taking medications that affect heart rate, blood pressure, brain blood flow, or nerve/stress responses
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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