Box Breathing for Anxiety and Pain During Colonoscopy
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple breathing technique called box breathing can help reduce anxiety, pain, and improve breathing during a colonoscopy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are scheduled for a colonoscopy
- You are awake 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 practiced 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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