Belly vs. Box Breathing for Stress in PT Students
This trial compares two simple breathing techniques—diaphragmatic (belly) breathing and box breathing—to see how they affect stress levels and heart rate. It's designed for healthy physical therapy students who feel at least moderately stressed.
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Who can take part
- You are a full-time undergraduate Physical Therapy student.
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You are generally healthy with no chronic heart or lung conditions.
- You have at least moderate stress (based on a short questionnaire).
- You are not a smoker or vaper, and you drink less than 4 cups of coffee per day.
- You are not currently taking medications that affect your heart rate or nervous system.
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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