Breathing Practice for Anxiety and Depression in Teens
Enhancing Brain And Mental Health Through Breathing Practice
- Age
- 12 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic · Other
This trial is looking for adolescents aged 12 to 17 with anxiety or mild to moderate depression. Participants will try a special breathing program while receiving care at a specific clinic.
You may be able to join if
- I am between 12 and 17 years old
- I have been diagnosed with anxiety or mild to moderate depression
- I can read and understand English
- I give my assent to participate and my parent or guardian gives consent
- I am receiving care at a participating outpatient psychiatry clinic
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently thinking about suicide or have self-harm behavior
- I have severe mental health issues like psychosis or bipolar disorder
- I have significant cognitive impairment that would interfere with my participation
- I have severe alcohol or drug use problems that need immediate help
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a structured breathing intervention in rural and non-rural adolescents diagnosed with anxiety and depression, recruited from outpatient pediatric and child/adolescent psychiatry clinics.
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