RECRUITING

Breathwork Intervention for Posttraumatic Stress

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this single-site, single-arm pilot study is to examine the impact of breathwork training for posttraumatic stress symptoms in an adult veteran population. Participants will complete a single, in-person breathwork session (2 hours) led by a certified breathwork facilitator and engage in an integration session (30 minute) with a licensed psychologist. Participants will be invited to engage in two, optional, virtual follow up breathwork sessions (40 minute practice each) during weeks 2 and 3 following the in-person breathwork session.

Official Title

Breathwork Intervention for Individuals With Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-05-07
Study Completion:2026-02
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT07129278

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * (1) having received a professional diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  2. * (2) being able not to commit to another (new) treatment during the course of the study
  3. * (3) understanding English instructions fluently
  4. * (4) being 18 and above.
  1. * (1) having been exposed to breathwork any time in the past
  2. * (2) being unable to perform most basic tasks due to PTSD or other mental illness.
  3. * (3) Asthma, breathing problems, or a respiratory disorder (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
  4. * (4) Uncontrolled hypertension (i.e., systolic blood pressure/diastolic blood pressure \> 150/95), orthostatic hypotension (e.g., issues with fainting), or cardiovascular or peripheral arterial disease.
  5. * (5) Current or past diagnosis of a neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, vasovagal syncope)
  6. * (6) Serious psychiatric disorder requiring hospitalization within the past 12 months
  7. * (7) Current substance use disorder or history of hospitalization for treatment of a substance use disorder.
  8. * (8) Current participation in another research study involving an intervention or treatment.
  9. * (9) Currently pregnant
  10. * (10) Any significant comorbidities or issues that, in the opinion of the investigators, could interfere with the study or lead to deleterious effects for the participant.
  11. * (11) Adults unable to consent
  12. * (12) Prisoners

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Adam Hanley, Psychologist
CONTACT
(850) 644-3296
adam.hanley@fsu.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

Diamond Rose Sanctuary
Branford, Connecticut, 06405
United States
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida, 32306
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Florida State University

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-05-07
Study Completion Date2026-02

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-05-07
Study Completion Date2026-02

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • PTSD
  • Breathwork
  • Contemplative practice
  • Cyclic sighing

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • PTSD