RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06557083

The Effects of Daily Polyvagal Exercises on Stress in Students of Physical Therapy

The Effects of Practicing Daily Polyvagal Exercises for Four Weeks on Stress in Students of Physical Therapy Measured: a Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Dominican University New York

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jun 7, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether specific breathing exercises can stimulate the polyvagal system and thus decrease stress in healthy students of physical therapy. The hypothesis is that practicing daily polyvagal breathing exercises will result in decreased stress/anxiety in physical therapy students compared to the control group who will not be receiving any intervention.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether daily polyvagal exercises — simple breathing, movement, and body-awareness techniques designed to calm the nervous system — can reduce stress and improve well-being in students enrolled in a physical therapy program. The study examines whether these exercises can be easily integrated into a student's daily routine. **You may be eligible if...** - You are currently enrolled as a student in a physical therapy program - You are willing to practice daily exercises as part of the study - You are able to provide informed consent to participate **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently taking prescription medications to treat anxiety or depression - You are not a current physical therapy student Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPolyvagal Breathing Exercises

Breathing exercises provided include, square breathing, modified Qigong breathing, and three step breathing

OTHERNo Intervention

The control group will not perform any intervention.


Locations(1)

Dominican University New York

Orangeburg, New York, United States

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