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Can six weeks of daily breathing change your heart rhythm and mind?

NCT ID NCT07810595

Symptom relief Sponsor: Atlas University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

Researchers at Atlas University are comparing three daily breathing practices, mindfulness breathing, box breathing, and Nadi Shodhana pranayama, in 48 healthy adults aged 18 to 40. Participants practice one technique at home for six weeks after learning it in person. The trial measures heart rate variability, attention, reaction time, and anxiety to see whether any technique stands out.

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Active substance
Three breathing techniques: mindfulness breathing, box breathing, and Nadi Shodhana pranayama
What this could lead to
If one technique clearly outperforms the others, it could give healthy adults a simple, free daily practice to support attention and calm.
What could go wrong
The trial is small, with 48 healthy young adults, and breathing exercises often produce modest effects that are hard to separate from relaxation or expectation. Results may not apply to older adults or people with health conditions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

48 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults aged 18 to 40 years. * Ability to provide written informed consent. * Ownership of a smartphone with internet access. * Willingness to participate in daily breathing practice for six weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Respiratory disease. * History of lung transplantation. * Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy. * Previous experience with yoga, Qigong, breath therapy, or other structured breathing practices.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder

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Breathing exercises Healthy volunteers

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Atlas University

    Istanbul, Kagıthane, Turkey (Türkiye)

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