Daily breathing exercises to reduce stress in physical therapy students
The Effects of Practicing Daily Polyvagal Exercises for Four Weeks on Stress in Students of Physical Therapy Measured: a Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Dominican University New York · NCT06557083
This study is testing if daily breathing exercises can help reduce stress in physical therapy students at Dominican University.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dominican University New York (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Orangeburg, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06557083 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of daily polyvagal breathing exercises on stress levels in healthy physical therapy students at Dominican University New York. Participants aged 18-45 will be divided into an experimental group, which will practice these exercises for 30 days, and a control group that will not receive any intervention. Stress and anxiety levels will be measured using non-invasive EEG recordings and surveys at three intervals: baseline, day fifteen, and day thirty. The goal is to determine if the breathing exercises can effectively lower stress compared to the control group.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy physical therapy students aged 18-45 who are not on any anti-anxiety or anti-depression medications.
Not a fit: Patients currently taking medications for anxiety or depression may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a simple, non-pharmacological method for reducing stress and anxiety in students.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of polyvagal breathing exercises is relatively novel, similar studies on breathing techniques and stress reduction have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Student of physical therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Taking medications to treat anxiety or depression
Where this trial is running
Orangeburg, New York
- Dominican University New York — Orangeburg, New York, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kristin Miscia — Dominican University New York
- Study coordinator: Ayse Edeer, PhD
- Email: ayse.edeer@duny.edu
- Phone: (845) 848-7615
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.