Effects of Hypoxic Breathwork

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

75

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

June 17, 2024

Primary Completion Date

September 30, 2025

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2025

Conditions
Hypoxic Breathwork With Music and Affirmative MessagingHypoxic Breathwork OnlyMusic and Affirmative Messaging
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Hypoxic breathwork plus music and messaging

Hypoxic breathwork consists of about 5 min of rhythmic breathing in a 4-in/4-out pattern followed by a breath hold on the exhale for about 1-2 min. This is repeated 1-2 times with increasing breath rate up to 2-in/2-out. The audio track also includes dynamic music that accompanies the different stages as well as positive messaging encouraging self-determination.

BEHAVIORAL

Hypoxic breathwork only

Hypoxic breathwork consists of about 5 min of rhythmic breathing in a 4-in/4-out pattern followed by a breath hold on the exhale for about 1-2 min. This is repeated 1-2 times with increasing breath rate up to 2-in/2-out. Other than breathing instructions and pacing, the audio track is silent.

BEHAVIORAL

Music and messaging meditation

Music and messaging meditation consists of dynamic music that is engaging and aids focus, as well as positive messaging encouraging self-determination.

Trial Locations (1)

92093

RECRUITING

UC San Diego, La Jolla

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of California, San Diego

OTHER