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NCT07106554
Impact of Holotropic Breathwork on Nursing Student Mental Health
NA trial testing holotropic breathwork in Mental Health in 2 participants. Terminated before completion.
31 August 2025
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | University of Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Terminated |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | na |
| Design | single group |
| Masking | none |
| Primary purpose | treatment |
| Enrollment | 2 |
| Start date | 28 August 2025 |
| Primary completion | 31 August 2025 |
| Estimated completion | 31 August 2025 |
| Sites | 1 location across United States |
Drugs / interventions tested
- holotropic breathwork
Conditions studied
- Mental Health — all drugs for Mental Health →
Sponsor
University of Nebraska
Who can join
19 and older, any sex, with Mental Health. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
Purpose of the Study This study investigates whether Holotropic Breathwork (HB)-a technique involving controlled hyperventilation paired with music and guided support-can improve the mental, emotional, and existential well-being of nursing students. The researchers aim to: Evaluate the acceptability and impact of HB in this population. Compare psychological, interpersonal, and existential functioning before and after the breathwork session. Study Design Participants: Up to 72 current UNMC nursing students (age 19+), excluding those with bipolar/psychotic disorders, cardiac/seizure conditions, glaucoma, or recent surgeries. Pregnant individuals are excluded. Intervention: A single-day breathwork session, led by certified facilitators, including preparatory instruction, two breathwork rounds (one as "breather," one as "sitter"), and integration discussions. Data Collection: Surveys before, immediately after, and at 1-, 3-, and 6-month follow-ups. Instruments include: Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Psychological Insight Scale Self and Interpersonal Functioning Scale Purpose in Life Test Emotional Breakthrough and Mystical Experience Questionnaires Significance Nursing students face significant stress, anxiety, and even suicide risk. HB may offer a safe, non-drug intervention to support their mental health. While HB has been studied in other populations, this is the first known study targeting nursing students. Safety Measures Participants monitored by trained facilitators. Pre-screening includes a urine pregnancy test. Emergency plans include psychiatric assessment, Uber/Lyft rides if needed, and referral systems for mental health support. If \>15% of participants experience serious adverse events, the study will be halted.
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- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07106554 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by University of Nebraska
- Last refreshed: 4 March 2026
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