Breathing exercises for reducing stress and fatigue in intensive care nurses

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial investigates the impact of breathing exercises on fatigue and perceived stress among intensive care nurses. Nurses will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will practice specific breathing techniques, or a control group that will not receive any intervention. Data will be collected through pre-test, interim follow-up, and post-test assessments using validated scales to measure fatigue and stress levels. The intervention will last for 30 days, with regular practice facilitated through face-to-face sessions and audio recordings sent via WhatsApp.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Working in intensive care for at least 6 months
* Volunteering to participate in the research
* Not practicing any complementary therapies during the study, such as breathing exercises, acupuncture, massage therapy, relaxation techniques and yoga, which may be effective on perceived stress and fatigue

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a problem that prevents nasal breathing and prevents breathing exercises
* Being pregnant
* Experiencing physical and mental health problems that prevent communication

Where it's running

• Kahramanmaraş Istiklal Universty
  Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Yasemin SAZAK
• Email: yasemin.sazak@istiklal.edu.tr
• Phone: 05414474944

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.