Could a simple breathing exercise ease pain and anxiety during nerve testing?
NCT ID NCT07702175
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether the 4-7-8 breathing technique can help reduce pain and anxiety in people with type 2 diabetes and diabetic neuropathy during an electromyography (EMG) procedure. EMG can be uncomfortable and stressful, and this trial compares the breathing technique to standard care. Participants are randomly assigned to either learn and apply the breathing method during the procedure or receive routine care, with pain and anxiety levels measured afterward.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a controlled breathing exercise called the 4-7-8 breathing technique
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple breathing method could offer a low-cost, drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during medical procedures like EMG.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study, and the results may not apply to everyone. The breathing technique may not significantly reduce pain or anxiety for all participants.
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Locations
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Osmaniye Training and Research Hospital
Osmaniye, Osmaniye, 80000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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