Using diaphragmatic breathing to treat bloating
Official title: Diaphragmatic Breathing for the Treatment of Bloating and Distension: a Prospective Pilot Study
Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT06596759 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if teaching people diaphragmatic breathing can help reduce bloating symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 35 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jacksonville, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 21, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06596759 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals who have been referred for breath testing specifically for bloating.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not been referred for breath testing for bloating may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing techniques in alleviating symptoms of bloating. Participants will be assessed using the validated Mayo Bloating Questionnaire to measure changes in their symptoms. The intervention focuses on teaching patients how to perform diaphragmatic breathing to potentially improve their condition. The study aims to provide a non-invasive treatment option for individuals suffering from bloating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer patients a simple and effective method to reduce bloating symptoms.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is relatively novel, similar studies exploring breathing techniques for gastrointestinal symptoms have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Referred for breath testing for the indication of bloating. Exclusion Criteria: * Not referred for breath testing for the indication of bloating.
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brian E Lacy, MD — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Robert C Chase, MD
- Email: chase.robert@mayo.edu
- Phone: 904-953-2000
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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.