Breathing exercises to help after breast surgery
Official title: Effects of Pranayama and Pursed-lip Breathing Exercises on Pain, Anxiety and Vital Signs After Breast Surgery
Run by Ondokuz Mayıs University · NCT07449273 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether practicing pranayama or pursed-lip breathing after breast surgery can reduce pain and anxiety and stabilize vital signs compared with routine care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 126 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 13, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 27, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 27, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07449273 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 years and older undergoing elective mastectomy (radical, modified radical, or simple) at the participating hospital.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not experience meaningful pain or anxiety changes from breathing techniques or who have difficulty performing the exercises may not benefit.
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 compares three groups: pranayama breathing, pursed-lip breathing, and standard postoperative care in adults undergoing elective breast surgery. Breathing exercises are started around the fourth hour after surgery and practiced three times daily for two days. The study measures pain, anxiety, and vital signs before surgery and on postoperative day 1 and day 2 to see if these non-pharmacologic techniques improve recovery. The goal is to determine if simple breathing techniques can support postoperative comfort and physiological stability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, breathing exercises could provide a low-cost way to reduce pain and anxiety after breast surgery and support faster recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests non-pharmacologic breathing strategies can influence pain and anxiety, indicating potential benefit but with variability across settings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older * Able to communicate effectively * Patients undergoing elective surgery for the first time, including radical mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, or simple mastectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery * Patients who develop any postoperative complications, such as bleeding or anesthesia-related complications * Individuals with cognitive or mental impairments * Patients who wish to withdraw from the study at any stage * Patients with hearing or speech impairments * Patients with a psychiatric diagnosis or those using psychiatric medications * Patients unable to comply with breathing exercises
Where it's running
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University of Health Sciences Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Özge İşeri, Assistant Professor — Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Samsun, Türkiye
- Study coordinator: Gonca AKBAŞ, MSc
- Email: akbasgonca0@gmail.com
- Phone: 5312716024
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.