Breath control: a new hope for ulcerative colitis flares?
NCT ID NCT05892159
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 5-week heart rate variability biofeedback program can reduce symptoms in people with ulcerative colitis who are currently having a flare but show no active inflammation. Twenty-three adults will practice daily breathing exercises using a device and be followed for 17 weeks. The goal is to see if this mind-body technique can improve symptom severity scores.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HRV biofeedback (a behavioral technique using a device to help control breathing and heart rate)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to manage ulcerative colitis symptoms during flares.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 23 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It also only targets symptoms, not the underlying inflammation.
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