Can a simple breathing device help students beat exam stress?
NCT ID NCT07187349
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a small breathing device called AIRpen to see if it helps college students manage stress during exams. 73 students used the device for two weeks and reported on its usability and how it affected their well-being. The goal was to find out if this tool is practical and helpful for stress relief in a real-world academic setting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- resistance breathing device (AIRpen)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, scalable tool for students to manage stress during exams.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 73 participants. Results may not apply to other groups or real-world settings. The device is not a treatment for clinical anxiety or stress disorders.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906, United States
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