Mind over breath: simple mental games may extend breath holds during cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT06100068

First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested whether mental exercises and a slowed clock can help people hold their breath longer during radiation therapy for breast cancer. 36 healthy volunteers tried both standard breath-hold techniques and a new method where they did a simple mental task on a tablet. The goal was to see if these mental tricks could make breath holds easier and more comfortable.

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Locations

  • University Hospital - Radiotherapy Department

    Ghent, 9000, Belgium

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