An interventional study of slow-paced breathing in Healthy Adult Participants, sponsored by Bahçeşehir University. Recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 25 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-15.
Sponsored by Bahçeşehir University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Basic science
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a controlled breathing exercises-on autonomic nervous system functions (HRV) and perceived stress levels in healthy young adults with dysfunctional breathing patterns.
The secondary objectives of the study are:
This study aims to demonstrate the efficacy of a low-cost, non-invasive, and sustainable respiratory rehabilitation strategy for clinical practice.
Bahçeşehir University is the lead sponsor of 121 studies on the registry; 23 are open to participants now.
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Participants in this group will practice a 6-week slow-paced breathing intervention
Behavioral: slow-paced breathing
Participants in this group will not perform any breathing exercises and will continue their usual daily
Participants in the intervention group will undergo a 6-week slow-paced breathing protocol, practicing guided slow breathing at a rate of 6 breaths per minute using a pacing application
heart rate variability
Assessed using time-domain (SDNN, RMSSD) recorded by Polar H10 chest strap during rest.
Time frame: baseline and 6 weeks
heart rate variability
frequency-domain (LF, HF, LF/HF ratio) parameters recorded by Polar H10 chest strap during rest.
Time frame: baseline and 6 weeks
perceived stress scale
assessed using the 10-item perceived stress scale pss-10 to evaluate subjective stress levels
Time frame: baseline and 6 weeks
nijmegen questionnaire
Assessed using the Nijmegen Questionnaire to evaluate dysfunctional breathing patterns
Time frame: baseline and 6 weeks
Plan to share: No
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Started Sep 2026 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Nov 2026, 1 month after the start.
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