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A Study Of Resilience And Mental Well-Being Through Breathing Practice For Clinical Care Professionals
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Enhancing Resilience And Mental Well-Being Through Breathing Practice For Clinical Care Professionals (Breathing Study-Burnout)
Who can join
Ages 18 to 85 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
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
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Structured Breathing (behavioral)
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic · Participants: 40 · Started: Oct 27, 2025
Contact the study team
- Danielle Boos · Phone: 715-464-8173
- Paul Min, PhD · Phone: 507-255-2814
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07218458
Locations in the U.S.
| Wisconsin | Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire Clinic, Eau Claire |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.