Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises on Stress and Exam Anxiety in High School Seniors: A Randomized Study

NCT06949202 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: I1.25
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 72
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on stress and exam anxiety in final-year high school students during the exam period. The intervention, named "I Breathe, I Relieve," will include a series of controlled breathing exercises designed to reduce stress and anxiety symptoms. Participants will be asked to practice diaphragmatic breathing techniques daily for a specific period leading up to their exams. The study will measure changes in stress levels and anxiety through standardized scales and questionnaires, comparing results before and after the intervention. The study will contribute to understanding the impact of breathing exercises on mental health in young individuals facing academic pressures.

Conditions

Test Anxiety; Diaphragmatic Breathing; Stress Measurement, Psychological

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Exam Anxiety Level

  Change in scores on the Exam Anxiety Inventory from baseline to 4 weeks after intervention.

  Baseline and 4 weeks after intervention

• Change in Perceived Stress Level

  Change in scores on the Perceived Stress Scale (14-item version) from baseline to 4 weeks after intervention.

  Baseline and 4 weeks after intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Oxygen Saturation

  During each training session (weekly, over 4 weeks)

Study Arms (2)

Breathing Exercises

EXPERIMENTAL

diaphragmatic breating breath control exercises

Other: breating exercises

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will not receive any training during the intervention period. They will only undergo evaluations at baseline and 4 weeks later. To ensure ethical standards, respiratory training will be offered to this group after the study is completed.

Interventions

breating exercises OTHER

diaphragmatic breathing

Breathing Exercises

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 16 Years - 19 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Participant and their parent/legal guardian must provide informed consent.
• Must be a final-year high school student preparing for the national university entrance exam.
• Must be in good general health.No chronic illnesses that pose a risk for participation.
• Aged between 16 and 19 years.

You may not qualify if:

• Participant and/or their parent/legal guardian do not provide informed consent.
• Failure to fully complete data collection tools (questionnaires, forms, etc.).
• Inability to actively participate in the exercise sessions.
• Presence of chronic health conditions that contraindicate participation in respiratory exercises.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Igdir University: lead
• The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Iğdır Uni

Iğdır, State, 76000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Rosenberg A, Hamiel D. Reducing Test Anxiety and Related Symptoms Using a Biofeedback Respiratory Practice Device: A Randomized Control Trial. Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback. 2021 Mar;46(1):69-82. doi: 10.1007/s10484-020-09494-9. Epub 2021 Jan 2.

  PMID: 33389280 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• sema büğüşan oruç

  Iğdır Uni

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 22, 2025
• First Posted: April 29, 2025
• Study Start: May 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 20, 2025
• Study Completion: June 20, 2025
• Last Updated: June 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Locations

TU (1)