This study is looking at whether specific breathing exercises can help reduce stress and anxiety in physical therapy students. Researchers want to see if practicing daily "Polyvagal Breathing Exercises" (like square breathing, modified Qigong breathing, and three-step breathing) can lower stress levels compared to not doing any exercises. You could be eligible if you are a physical therapy student between 18 and 45 years old and are not currently taking medication for anxiety or depression. The study will measure your stress and anxiety levels after 10 minutes of these exercises. The goal is to see if these breathing techniques can stimulate the polyvagal system, which is involved in regulating your body's response to stress.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 30 participants. It compares a group doing breathing exercises to a control group that does not receive any intervention.

What's involved

If you participate, you would practice polyvagal breathing exercises daily for 30 days. Your brain activity will be measured using a headset on day one and day thirty, and you will complete surveys and questionnaires.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Stress and anxiety levels will be measured at 10 minutes after the intervention.

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