Box breathing may ease Procedure-Related discomfort
NCT ID NCT07328477
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a simple breathing technique called box breathing can help reduce anxiety, pain, and nausea in patients undergoing a procedure called ERCP. Seventy adults were randomly assigned to either learn the breathing technique or receive standard care. The technique involves breathing in, holding, breathing out, and holding again, each for four seconds. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach can improve patient comfort.
What this could mean
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Active substance
box breathing technique
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer and more comfortable during ERCP procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with 70 participants. The results may not apply to all patients or settings, and the technique may not work for everyone.
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Locations
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Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital
Istanbul, 34730, Turkey (Türkiye)