Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 30

Breathing Exercises and Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Adults

Official title: THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT BREATHING EXERCISES ON RESPIRATORY PARAMETERS AND HEART RATE VARIABILITY

Run by Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University · NCT07739238 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether diaphragmatic, square, and alternate-nostril breathing can affect respiratory patterns and heart rate variability in healthy adults ages 18–30.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 30 Years
SexAll
Enrollment44 (estimated)
SponsorBandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Balıkesir, In the USA Or Canada, Please Select...)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2024
Main results expectedAugust 2026
Study endsSeptember 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 31, 2026
Trial IDNCT07739238 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18–30 who are not regularly physically active and do not have known respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with existing respiratory, cardiovascular, renal conditions, recent surgery, or those who are immobilized or highly trained athletes may receive little or no benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Participants will perform different breathing exercises to compare how each method affects breathing mechanics and heart rate variability. The study focuses on healthy adults who do not engage in regular physical activity. Interventions include diaphragmatic breathing, square breathing, and alternate-nostril breathing, with outcomes centered on respiratory parameters and heart rate variability. The design appears to be interventional, but phase information is not defined. Location is in Balıkesir, Turkey, with potential consideration of additional sites abroad as specified by the sponsor.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, these breathing practices could be recommended to improve autonomic balance and respiratory function in appropriate settings.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown that different breathing techniques can influence autonomic function, though findings vary by method and population.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Inclusion Criteria:

  * Individuals willing to participate in the study
  * Individuals aged between 18 and 30 years
  * Individuals without a history of regular sports or physical activity habits

Exclusion Criteria:

* Immobilized individuals
* Athletes
* Individuals with respiratory, cardiovascular, or renal system diseases
* Individuals using medication for respiratory, cardiovascular, or renal system problems
* Individuals who have undergone any surgery in the last 6 months
* Individuals with neurological, systemic, or musculoskeletal disorders

Where it's running

  • Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
    Balıkesir, In the USA Or Canada, Please Select..., Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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