Box breathing for anxiety and pain during colonoscopy
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This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise called box breathing can help reduce anxiety, pain, and improve breathing function during a colonoscopy. If you are having a colonoscopy, this technique might make the experience more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled to have a colonoscopy.
- You are awake, alert, and able to follow instructions.
- You can speak and understand Turkish.
- You do not have a chronic lung disease, chest pain, or chronic pain.
- You have not done box breathing exercises before.
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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