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Breathwork Intervention for Posttraumatic Stress

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.

Conditions

PTSD
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Study Details

Study overview

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.

Breathwork Intervention for Individuals With Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

Breathwork Intervention for Posttraumatic Stress

Condition
PTSD
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Branford

Diamond Rose Sanctuary, Branford, Connecticut, United States, 06405

Tallahassee

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, United States, 32306

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * (1) having received a professional diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • * (2) being able not to commit to another (new) treatment during the course of the study
  • * (3) understanding English instructions fluently
  • * (4) being 18 and above.
  • * (1) having been exposed to breathwork any time in the past
  • * (2) being unable to perform most basic tasks due to PTSD or other mental illness.
  • * (3) Asthma, breathing problems, or a respiratory disorder (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
  • * (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) Current or past diagnosis of a neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, vasovagal syncope)
  • * (6) Serious psychiatric disorder requiring hospitalization within the past 12 months
  • * (7) Current substance use disorder or history of hospitalization for treatment of a substance use disorder.
  • * (8) Current participation in another research study involving an intervention or treatment.
  • * (9) Currently pregnant
  • * (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) Adults unable to consent
  • * (12) Prisoners

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Florida State University,

Study Record Dates

2026-02