Breathe easy: box breathing may ease ERCP discomfort
NCT ID NCT07328477
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a simple breathing exercise called box breathing can help reduce anxiety, pain, and nausea in adults having a procedure called ERCP. 70 participants were split into two groups: one did box breathing during the procedure, and the other received standard care. The results could support using this easy, nurse-led technique to improve patient comfort without medication.
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Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital
Istanbul, 34730, Turkey (Türkiye)
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