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

Mayo Clinic

Status

Enrolling

Conditions

Breathing Exercises

Burnout, Healthcare Workers

Treatments

Behavioral: Structured Breathing

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT07218458

25-009320

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment

40 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 85 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

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.

Exclusion criteria

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