Breathe away the pain: 4-7-8 technique tested after bariatric surgery
NCT ID NCT06439121
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether the 4-7-8 breathing technique (breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7, out for 8) can help with pain, nausea, and vomiting after bariatric surgery. Sixty patients were split into two groups: one practiced the breathing technique hourly, the other received standard care. Researchers measured pain and nausea levels at several points over 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 4-7-8 breathing technique
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease pain and nausea after weight-loss surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 60 patients. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or not better than standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara YBU
Yenimahalle, Ankara, 6010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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