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A simple breath before the scope: could it calm nerves?

NCT ID NCT07781943

Symptom relief Sponsor: Eastern Mediterranean University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether doing diaphragmatic breathing exercises before a diagnostic gastroscopy (a procedure to look inside the stomach) can reduce anxiety, fear, and stabilize vital signs in adult patients. Participants will either perform a guided breathing routine or wait as usual before the procedure. The study measures changes in anxiety and fear scores to see if this simple, drug-free technique offers a calming benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, low-cost technique could become a standard way to help patients feel calmer before invasive procedures like gastroscopy.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (64 participants) and early, so results may not apply to everyone. Breathing exercises may not reduce anxiety for all patients, and some may find them difficult.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 64 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Scheduled to undergo diagnostic gastroscopy. * Medically eligible for gastroscopy (ASA Physical Status \< III or suitable according to the institution's sedation protocol). * Able to read and understand the study information and questionnaires. Willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiac, pulmonary, or other clinical conditions for which the attending physician considers breathing exercises inappropriate. * Diagnosed anxiety disorder or psychotic disorder. * Development of severe dizziness, syncope, severe dyspnea, chest pain, nausea, marked discomfort, or significant breathing irregularity during the breathing intervention. * Withdrawal of consent or unwillingness to continue participation. * Inability to complete the intervention because of unexpected changes in the timing of the gastroscopy procedure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adult patients Breath exercise FEAR State anxiety Vital signs monitoring

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Famagusta State Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Famagusta, Cyprus

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