Breathe away trauma: simple breathing drill may stop PTSD

NCT ID NCT04701723

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a breathing technique called cardiac coherence can prevent chronic PTSD in people who recently experienced a traumatic event. 44 participants with acute stress disorder will practice the breathing exercises for 3 months. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free method can stop PTSD from developing.

What this could mean

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Active substance: cardiac coherence breathing training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to prevent chronic PTSD after trauma.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (44 people) with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The intervention is also early-stage and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute stress disorder post-traumatic stress disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Etablissement Public de Santé Mentale de La Réunion
RECRUITING

Saint-Paul, 97460, Reunion

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