Effectiveness of Mindful Attention Awareness Breathing on Attention and Wellbeing Among Undergraduate Students

NCT07497022 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 146/141
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 170
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Mindfulness-based interventions, particularly breathing techniques, have shown promise in enhancing cognitive and emotional outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Mindful Attention Awareness Breathing (MAAB) on attention and well-being among undergraduate nursing students.

Conditions

Attention Difficulties

Keywords

Attention; Mindfulness; Subjective Wellbeing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Mindfulness

  Mindful Attention Awareness Scale A 15-item self-report scale measuring attention and awareness. Total score ranges from 15 to 90, with higher scores indicating greater mindfulness.

  The assessment was done at baseline on day one and posttest on 15th day of the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Attention

  Baseline was assessed on day 1 before starting the intervention and posttest was obtained on 15th day of the intervention

• Well Being

  Baseline on Day 1 and post-intervention Day 15

Study Arms (2)

Mindful Breathing Group

EXPERIMENTAL

45 first-year students, and 40 second year students were allocated to study group. These students received supervised practice of mindful breathing techniques for 15 days.Intervention sessions were held every day for 20 minutes over 15 consecutive days in morning for the first year B.Sc. Nursing students and afternoon for the second year students. Students were divided into small groups of 10-12 for close observation and asked to assemble in the classroom. The exercises practiced in each session followed a structured sequence which includes pursed-lip breathing for 5 minutes, followed by box breathing for 3-4 minutes and 4-7-8 breathing for 5 minutes, diaphragmatic breathing for 4 minutes, and alternate nostril breathing for about 5 minutes. Students maintained proper posture, eye closure, and breath awareness throughout, with short relaxation intervals between exercises, and concluded with relaxation by placing the palms over the eyes.

Behavioral: Mindful attention awareness breathing

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

45 first-year and 40 second year students were allocated to control group and they did not receive the intervention

Interventions

Mindful attention awareness breathing BEHAVIORAL

The exercises practiced in each session followed a structured sequence which includes pursed-lip breathing for 5 minutes, followed by box breathing for 3-4 minutes and 4-7-8 breathing for 5 minutes, diaphragmatic breathing for 4 minutes, and alternate nostril breathing for about 5 minutes. Students maintained proper posture, eye closure, and breath awareness throughout, with short relaxation intervals between exercises, and concluded with relaxation by placing the palms over the eyes.

Also known as: Mindful breathing

Mindful Breathing Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 23 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Students who are willing and available for 15 days. Students from the first and second year of B.Sc. Nursing

You may not qualify if:

• Students who are not willing to undergo the mindful breathing practice. Students having chronic respiratory conditions and poor attention span

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600116, India

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: The students were allocated to the study and control group randomly and there was no masking
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr. A.Seethalakshmi

Model Details: Practice of Mindful breathing for 15 days and its effects on attention, mindfulness and subjective well being among undergraduate students

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 12, 2026
• First Posted: March 27, 2026
• Study Start: September 26, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 26, 2024
• Study Completion: October 31, 2024
• Last Updated: May 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

IN (1)