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Can a 15-Minute breathing trick beat exercise for stress?

NCT ID NCT07379606

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will test whether 15 minutes of moderate cycling or a specific breathing technique called cyclic sighing can reduce stress and improve thinking in 30 healthy young adults. Participants will try both activities a week apart, and researchers will measure brain waves, heart rate, and self-reported stress before and after each session. The goal is to see which brief activity works better for calming the mind and body.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a short breathing exercise is as effective as moderate exercise for reducing stress in young adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures short-term effects, not long-term stress relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * male or female participants, * age 18-35, * without chronic somatic diseases, * no current episode of psychiatric disorder (no active depression, mania, or psychosis), * regular sleep schedule in the week prior to the study, * not taking psychotropic drugs or medications, * non-smoker, * not working nightshifts. Exclusion Criteria: * consumption of alcohol or psychoactive substances the day before or on the day of the study, * intense physical activity less than 2 hours before the study, * consuming coffee, black tee, energy drinks less than 2 hours before the study, * contraindications to moderate-intensity physical activity on cycle ergometer (e.g., recent injuries), * contraindications to EEG (e.g., scalp skin conditions preventing proper electrode placement, hypersensitivity to conductive gels or pastes).

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Locations

  • Poznan University of Physical Education

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    Poznan, Wielkopolska, 61-871, Poland

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