Breathe away the bloat? mayo clinic tests simple belly breathing trick
NCT ID NCT06596759
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study from the Mayo Clinic tests whether a simple breathing technique—diaphragmatic breathing—can reduce bloating and stomach distension. Thirty-five adults referred for breath testing will learn the technique in a 30-minute session and practice it for 5-10 minutes twice daily for 4 weeks. Their symptoms will be tracked using a detailed questionnaire to see if the exercises make a real difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- diaphragmatic breathing exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage bloating and abdominal distension.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 35 people and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit could be small or due to a placebo effect.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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