Breathing exercises versus foot massage for stress in emergency doctors
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial compares two techniques—deep breathing exercises (box breathing) and foot massage (reflexology)—to see which helps emergency doctors reduce stress and improve well-being. The goal is to find a simple way to lower stress during a demanding job.
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Who can take part
- Be a male emergency physician between the ages of 30 and 40.
- Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m².
- Work only 8-hour day shifts and have at least one year of professional experience.
- Be a non-smoker.
- Not take any medications that affect hormones or stress (for diabetes, thyroid, or depression).
- Have no severe heart problems or foot injuries that would interfere with foot reflexology.
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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