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A simple breath: could guided breathing calm heart failure symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07752706

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether nurse-guided breathing exercises can reduce shortness of breath and anxiety in people with advanced heart failure who come to the emergency department. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard care plus guided diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing exercises, or standard care alone. Researchers measure changes in breathing difficulty and psychological distress to see if this low-cost, drug-free approach offers extra relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Nurse-guided diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, low-cost technique could become a standard addition to emergency care for heart failure, helping patients feel better without extra medication.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and results may not apply to all heart failure patients. The benefit over standard care alone is uncertain, and breathing exercises may not reduce symptoms for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

112 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Volunteer to participate in the study. Present to the emergency department of the hospital where the study is planned to be conducted. Having been diagnosed with NYHA stage III-IV heart failure by a physician. Being able to understand and speak Turkish. Exclusion Criteria: Being under 18 years of age Not being a volunteer to participate in the study Using narcotic analgesics to a degree that affects understanding questions and communication, Having a diagnosis of serious mental illness Not having been diagnosed with NYHA stage III-IV heart failure by a physician \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Dyspnea heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Breathing exercises Dyspnea Heart failure

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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