Breathe away the pain: simple breathing techniques tested after surgery
NCT ID NCT07164118
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether two types of breathing exercises—pranayama and deep breathing—can help reduce pain and anxiety in people recovering from abdominal surgery. 120 adults who had elective abdominal surgery will practice these exercises every 2 hours starting 4 hours after their operation. Researchers will measure anxiety levels and pain intensity using standard questionnaires and scales.
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Active substance
breathing exercises (pranayama and deep breathing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage pain and anxiety after abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The exercises may not work for everyone or may be hard to do after surgery.
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Locations
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Afsin State Hospital
Kahramanmaraş, Afşin, 46500, Turkey (Türkiye)