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NCT06526585 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Stress Management Program
A NA study of Anxiety and Stress, sponsored by Stanford University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06526585: Recruiting NA study of Anxiety and Stress, sponsored by Stanford University.
NCT06526585 is a NA study of Anxiety and Stress that is actively recruiting participants, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, below the 440-participant average among 364 other Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06526585, a NA study of Anxiety and Stress, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Stanford University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will test the immediate and long term (post 4 weeks of daily practice) effectiveness of two breathwork practices, cyclic sighing and box breathing, in comparison to hypnosis and an audiobook about stress, on psychological and physiological variables.
Primary Outcome
As measured for example by Fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (fALFF) signal, assessed using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI).
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Cyclic Sighing Breathing
- BEHAVIORAL Box Breathing
- BEHAVIORAL Hypnosis
- BEHAVIORAL Audiobook
Study Locations (1)
California
- Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences - Stanford
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06526585 shows while recruiting
NCT06526585 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 80 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 440-participant average among 364 other Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Anxiety appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Cyclic Sighing Breathing is the first listed.
NCT06526585 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06526585 about?
NCT06526585 is a clinical study titled "Stress Management Program". This study will test the immediate and long term (post 4 weeks of daily practice) effectiveness of two breathwork practices, cyclic sighing and box breathing, in comparison to hypnosis and an audiobook about stress, on psychological and physiological variables.
What is the current status of trial NCT06526585?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2025-03-12. Estimated completion is 2026-12-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06526585 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anxiety, Stress.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06526585?
The interventions under investigation include: Cyclic Sighing Breathing (BEHAVIORAL), Box Breathing (BEHAVIORAL), Hypnosis (BEHAVIORAL), Audiobook (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06526585?
This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06526585 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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