Box breathing may ease recovery after knee surgery in seniors
NCT ID NCT07464860
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 5-minute guided breathing technique called box breathing can help older adults (65+) manage stress and recover better after total knee replacement. Thirty-two participants will be randomly assigned to either the breathing exercise or a control activity. The main goal is to see if the breathing program is practical and acceptable, while also checking if it improves pain, anxiety, depression, and overall recovery.
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Active substance
Box breathing (a guided breathing technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help older adults recover better from knee replacement surgery by lowering stress and improving pain, anxiety, and mood.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study (32 people) that mainly checks if the breathing program is practical. It is not designed to prove it works, so results may not show clear benefits.
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