Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Breathing on Cognitive Performance and Stress

Lead Sponsor:

Texas State University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Texas State University, San Marcos

Conditions:

Stress

Acute Stress Reaction

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-39 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of different breathing techniques on biomarkers of stress and cognitive performance following the Trier Social Stress Test.

Detailed Description

This study examined the effect of three various breathing techniques (i.e., normal breathing, prolonged exhalation, and box breathing) on biomarkers of stress and mental performance after the Trier So...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Generally healthy
  • Between the ages of 18-39,
  • Student at Texas State.

Exclusion

  • Any known cardiovascular or metabolic disease
  • Consuming any medication for psychiatric disorders (i.e., anxiety, depression, ADHD)
  • Being diagnosed with any psychiatric or physical conditions
  • Any major stressors in the last 30 days (i.e., birth of a child, abortion, divorce).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

66 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06986135

Start Date

August 1 2024

End Date

May 1 2025

Last Update

May 22 2025

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Texas State University, Metabolic & Applied Physiology Lab

San Marcos, Texas, United States, 78666