Breathe away the flare: new study tests heart rate training for colitis

NCT ID NCT05892159

First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 5-week breathing program (heart rate variability biofeedback) can reduce symptoms like belly pain and urgency in people with mild ulcerative colitis flares. Twenty-three adults will practice guided breathing exercises and be tracked for 17 weeks. The goal is to see if calming the nervous system through breathing can improve gut symptoms.

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