A Study Of Resilience And Mental Well-Being Through Breathing Practice For Clinical Care Professi… (NCT07218458) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Study Of Resilience And Mental Well-Being Through Breathing Practice For Clinical Care Professionals
United States40 participantsStarted 2025-10-27
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the immediate and long-term effects of structured breathing on clinical symptoms related to mental health including anxiety, depression, perceived stress, and sleep quality.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 85 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants must be healthcare professionals at the above-mentioned 4 MCHS sites (Eau Claire, La Crosse, Mankato, Albert Lea).
* Must score ≥40 on Copenhagen Burnout Inventory Q1-6.
* Participants must be physically fit enough to perform light exercise.
* Participants should read and understand English well enough to consent, complete measures, and follow instructions.
* Participants must have access to a smartphone or tablet.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active primary psychotic disorder or substance use disorder (except nicotine dependence) within the past year.
* Severe or unstable medical condition that could interfere with participation or data collection.
* Active neurological condition (including seizure disorder, traumatic brain injury, or stroke) that could affect cognitive functioning or brain imaging results.
* Chronic lung disease (e.g., COPD, cystic fibrosis) or aneurysm.
* Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period
What they're measuring
1
Assess feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via ease of recruitment
Timeframe: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months.
2
Assess feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via retention statistics
Timeframe: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months
3
Assess feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via mobile app engagement metrics
Timeframe: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months
4
Assess feasibility of structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via Feasibility of Intervention Measure
Timeframe: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months
5
Assess appropriateness of structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals
Timeframe: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months
6
Assess acceptability of structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of study participation at 4 months