A Study Of Resilience And Mental Well-Being Through Breathing Practice For Clinical Care Professionals

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Conditions studied: Burnout, Healthcare Workers, Breathing Exercises

In brief

The purpose of this study is to assess the immediate and long-term effects of structured breathing on clinical symptoms related to mental health including anxiety, depression, perceived stress, and sleep quality.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07218458

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

40

Starts

2025-10-27

Expected to finish

2026-11-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Participants must be healthcare professionals at the above-mentioned 4 MCHS sites (Eau Claire, La Crosse, Mankato, Albert Lea).
• Must score ≥40 on Copenhagen Burnout Inventory Q1-6.
• Participants must be physically fit enough to perform light exercise.
• Participants should read and understand English well enough to consent, complete measures, and follow instructions.
• Participants must have access to a smartphone or tablet.

You may not qualify if…

• Active primary psychotic disorder or substance use disorder (except nicotine dependence) within the past year.
• Severe or unstable medical condition that could interfere with participation or data collection.
• Active neurological condition (including seizure disorder, traumatic brain injury, or stroke) that could affect cognitive functioning or brain imaging results.
• Chronic lung disease (e.g., COPD, cystic fibrosis) or aneurysm.
• Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire Clinic — Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States (enrolling)
• Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea — Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States
• Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato — Mankato, Minnesota, United States
• Mayo Clinic Health System-La Crosse — La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

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