Could a Pocket-Sized device replace pills for panic attacks in the ER?

NCT ID NCT03884712

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Yves Duroseau Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a handheld device called CalmiGo in 35 adults coming to the emergency department with anxiety or panic attacks. The device uses guided breathing, aromatherapy, and grounding techniques to help people relax without medication. Researchers measured symptoms before and after use to see if it helped.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: CalmiGo handheld device (uses guided breathing, aromatherapy, and grounding techniques)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to quickly ease anxiety and panic attacks in the emergency room.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early study with only 35 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The device may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Emergencies panic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY PANIC ATTACKS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lenox Hill Hospital

Manhattan, New York, 10075, United States

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