Breathing your way to recovery: new study tests meditation for ICU stress
NCT ID NCT06867367
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether easy-to-learn breathing exercises and guided meditations can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in elderly ICU survivors and their caregivers. Fourteen pairs (survivor and caregiver) will practice Isha Kriya meditation and Nadi Shuddhi breathing for about seven weeks, using a mobile app or group sessions. Researchers will track how often they practice, measure changes in mood and stress through surveys, and record brain activity with a safe, non-invasive EEG cap.
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Active substance
Isha Kriya meditation and Nadi Shuddhi breathing technique
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to support mental health and recovery for ICU survivors and their families.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to test feasibility, not effectiveness, so it may not show clear benefits.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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