Breathwork study for stressed nursing students ends early
NCT ID NCT07106554
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a special breathing method called Holotropic Breathwork could help nursing students with stress, anxiety, and depression. The plan was to have up to 72 students do a single-day breathing session and fill out surveys over six months. However, the study was stopped early and only 2 people took part, so we don't have enough information to know if it works.
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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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2 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Aug 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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19 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: \- Currently enrolled in a program at the UNMC College of Nursing (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate). 19 years of age or older. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at any point in life (per self-report). Diagnosed with a psychotic disorder or have experienced psychotic symptoms at any point in life (per self-report). Diagnosed with a cardiac condition, received care for a cardiac condition, or currently have cardiac symptoms (per self-report). Ever diagnosed with a seizure disorder (per self-report). Uncontrolled hypertension, defined as 140/90 mmHg or greater (measured the morning of the breathwork). Diagnosed with glaucoma or retinal detachment. Recent surgeries (unspecified, but likely judged as too recent for safe participation). Currently pregnant (verified with a urine pregnancy test the morning of the breathwork).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68506, United States
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