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
Active Locations (1)
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Texas State University, Metabolic & Applied Physiology Lab
San Marcos, Texas, United States, 78666