Simple breathing techniques may ease pain and anxiety after breast surgery
NCT ID NCT07449273
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether two types of breathing exercises—pranayama and pursed-lip breathing—can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve vital signs in women after breast surgery. 126 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: pranayama, pursed-lip breathing, or standard care. The exercises are done three times daily for five minutes, starting four hours after surgery. Outcomes are measured on the first and second days after surgery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- breathing exercises (pranayama and pursed-lip breathing)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety after breast surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The exercises are short-term and may not work for everyone.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 126 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older * Able to communicate effectively * Patients undergoing elective surgery for the first time, including radical mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, or simple mastectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery * Patients who develop any postoperative complications, such as bleeding or anesthesia-related complications * Individuals with cognitive or mental impairments * Patients who wish to withdraw from the study at any stage * Patients with hearing or speech impairments * Patients with a psychiatric diagnosis or those using psychiatric medications * Patients unable to comply with breathing exercises
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