Breathe easy: simple breathing trick may ease Pre-Procedure jitters

NCT ID NCT07647341

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Calm and Sense Technologies LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a 7-minute paced breathing exercise (6 breaths per minute) could reduce anxiety and stress in 30 adults before outpatient GI procedures like colonoscopy. Participants used a noninvasive vibratory device in the waiting room. Researchers measured changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate, and tracked recovery time. The goal is to find a safe, drug-free way to help patients relax before medical procedures.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: paced breathwork
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before medical procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect on actual anxiety or recovery time needs more research.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Jupiter Medical Center Outpatient Surgical Center

Jupiter, Florida, 33458, United States

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