Breathing exercises

This study tested whether doing special breathing exercises before abdominal surgery could lower the number and severity of complications after the operation. 134 adults scheduled for major belly surgery took part. They practiced breathing with a device to strengthen their breath…

Researchers at Atlas University are comparing three daily breathing practices, mindfulness breathing, box breathing, and Nadi Shodhana pranayama, in 48 healthy adults aged 18 to 40. Participants practice one technique at home for six weeks after learning it in person. The trial m…

This trial tests whether a program of breathing exercises—like diaphragmatic breathing, pursed lip breathing, and incentive spirometry—can improve lung function and ease breathlessness in people with chronic airway diseases such as COPD and asthma. Participants will undergo pulmo…

This study tests whether a structured training program using the teach-back method can help people who have had heart surgery use a breathing exercise device called an incentive spirometer more correctly and more often. The trial involves 60 adults scheduled for elective open-hea…

This study tested two simple, drug-free methods — squeezing a stress ball or practicing the 4-7-8 breathing technique — to help elderly patients feel less fearful and anxious before an upper GI endoscopy. 75 first-time patients were randomly assigned to one of the techniques, and…

This study tested whether guided breathing exercises (4-7-8 breathing and diaphragmatic breathing) can help reduce pain, anxiety, and improve comfort during the needle insertion for dialysis. 90 adults on hemodialysis were split into three groups: two doing different breathing ex…

This study looked at whether two easy breathing exercises—Liuzijue (a gentle Chinese practice using sounds) and box breathing (a controlled pattern)—can improve lung capacity and blood pressure in older adults who were immobile after a hip fracture. Researchers analyzed data from…

This study tested two drug-free methods—deep breathing and virtual reality—to see which better reduces pain and anxiety during blood draws. 264 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two techniques or standard care. The goal is to find a simple, effective option for patients…