Just five minutes a day: simple breathing exercises may tame student anxiety
NCT ID NCT07621042
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether doing a short 5-minute breathing or mindfulness exercise every day for a month can help Spanish-speaking university students feel less anxious and stressed. 240 participants will be split into four groups, each using a different technique like box breathing or mindful sighing. Researchers will measure anxiety, mood, and heart rate changes before, during, and two months after the program.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- breathing exercises and mindfulness
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, free, and quick daily practice to help students manage anxiety and stress without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding for participants, so results may be influenced by expectations. The effects may be modest and not last long-term.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 240 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2027
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years (inclusive) * Native Spanish speaker or fluent in Spanish (sufficient to understand audio instructions and complete psychometric questionnaires) * Stable internet access and an electronic device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) * Ability to provide informed consent and commitment to the 31-day protocol and 2-month follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Active diagnosis of severe or chronic respiratory disease that prevents safe performance of breathing exercises (e.g., advanced COPD, severe uncontrolled asthma, cystic fibrosis) * Current diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychotic spectrum disorders, acute-phase bipolar disorder, severe major depression with suicidal risk) * Any acute medical condition contraindicated for voluntary alteration of breathing patterns
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