Breathe easy: 10 minutes a day may boost Seniors' Well-Being
NCT ID NCT07263828
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a simple 15-minute daily breathing meditation program for 10 days could lower stress and improve quality of life in people over 65. 128 older adults took part, with half doing the meditation and half receiving no intervention. Researchers measured stress, sense of coherence, and quality of life before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- breathing meditation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, free, and side-effect-free way for older adults to lower stress and improve their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no blinding or long-term follow-up. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be short-lived.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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128 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 65 years and above, * who volunteered to participate, * had no communication difficulties, * had not previously received any training or practice related to relaxation, breathing, or stress management. Exclusion Criteria: * Having received any training or practice in relaxation, breathing or stress management before.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sinop University
Sinop, Turkey (Türkiye)