Breath or foot rub? trial tests which Low-Tech method best calms ER doctors
NCT ID NCT07705854
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two non-drug stress-relief methods—box breathing and foot reflexology—in male emergency physicians aged 30-40. Over four weeks, participants either practice box breathing three times daily or receive foot reflexology three times weekly. Researchers measure changes in salivary cortisol and heart rate variability to see which approach better reduces stress.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- box breathing exercises and foot reflexology
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward simple, drug-free stress-relief techniques for high-pressure medical workers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 male participants, so results may not apply to all doctors or settings. The interventions are short-term and may not produce lasting stress reduction.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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EL-Zeiton district Hospitals
Cairo, Egypt
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