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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 range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

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.

Assess feasibility of the structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals via retention statistics

Timeframe: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months

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

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

Assess appropriateness of structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals

Timeframe: Enrollment to end of study participation at 4 months

Assess acceptability of structured breathing-based intervention among healthcare professionals

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of study participation at 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07218458

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-30

Contact for this trial

Danielle Boos

715-464-8173 boos.danielle@mayo.edu

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