Can deep breaths ease teen anxiety? new study tests simple breathing routine
NCT ID NCT07369752
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a structured breathing practice is a practical and acceptable option for teenagers aged 12 to 17 who have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression. The program, called Seokmun Hoheup, starts with 15-minute sessions and gradually increases to 36 minutes. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic are enrolling 40 adolescents from rural and non-rural areas to see if they can stick with the program and find it helpful.
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Active substance
structured breathing practice (Seokmun Hoheup)
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a simple, drug-free way for teens to manage anxiety and depression symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants. It is not designed to prove the breathing practice actually improves symptoms, only that it is acceptable and practical to use.
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Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea
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Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire Clinic
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