Just five minutes a day: simple breathing exercises may tame student anxiety
NCT ID NCT07621042
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether doing a short 5-minute breathing or mindfulness exercise every day for a month can help Spanish-speaking university students feel less anxious and stressed. 240 participants will be split into four groups, each using a different technique like box breathing or mindful sighing. Researchers will measure anxiety, mood, and heart rate changes before, during, and two months after the program.
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- Active substance
- breathing exercises and mindfulness
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, free, and quick daily practice to help students manage anxiety and stress without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding for participants, so results may be influenced by expectations. The effects may be modest and not last long-term.
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