Mind over breath: simple mental games may extend breath holds in cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT06100068
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether mental exercises or a slowed clock can help people hold their breath longer during breast cancer radiation therapy. 36 healthy volunteers were asked to hold their breath while doing a simple mental task on a tablet. The goal was to see if these tricks could make breath holds easier and more comfortable, potentially improving treatment accuracy.
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University Hospital - Radiotherapy Department
Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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