Breathwork Intervention for Posttraumatic Stress

NCT ID: NCT07129278

Last Updated: 2025-08-19

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-05-07

Study Completion Date

2026-02-28

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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PTSD

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Active Treatment

All participants will be assigned to breathwork.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Breathwork

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will complete their single-session, 2-hour training in a small group with the Breathwork instructor.

Interventions

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Breathwork

Participants will complete their single-session, 2-hour training in a small group with the Breathwork instructor.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion 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.

Exclusion Criteria

* (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
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Florida State University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Adam Hanley

Licensed Psychologist and an Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Diamond Rose Sanctuary

Branford, Connecticut, United States

Site Status ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Adam Hanley, Psychologist

Role: CONTACT

(850) 644-3296

Facility Contacts

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Kennedi Childs

Role: primary

850-644-3296

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Informed Consent Form

View Document

Other Identifiers

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STUDY00005111

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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