NCT06642376 The Effect of Breathing Exercise Applied to Intensive Care Nurses on Fatigue and Perceived Stress
| NCT ID | NCT06642376 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University |
| Condition | Breathing Exercises |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-21 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-12-10 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-21 with a primary completion date of 2024-12-10.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effect of breathing exercise on fatigue and stress in intensive care nurses. Hypotheses of the study; H11: The level of perceived stress in nurses practicing breathing exercise is lower than the nurses in the control group. H12: The level of fatigue is lower in nurses practicing breathing exercise compared to nurses in the control group. Data will be collected in the intervention and control groups with a pre-test data collection form before the intervention. Patients in the intervention group will be given breathing exercises, while patients in the control group will not receive any intervention. In the second week, interim follow-up data will be collected with the data collection form. At the end of the study; data will be collected from the intervention and control groups with post-test data collection forms.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Working in intensive care for at least 6 months * Volunteering to participate in the research * Not practicing any complementary therapies during the study, such as breathing exercises, acupuncture, massage therapy, relaxation techniques and yoga, which may be effective on perceived stress and fatigue Exclusion Criteria: * Having a problem that prevents nasal breathing and prevents breathing exercises * Being pregnant * Experiencing physical and mental health problems that prevent communication
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06642376 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Breathing Exercises. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06642376 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06642376 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at yasemin.sazak@istiklal.edu.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06642376 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT06642376 clinical trial?
NCT06642376 is sponsored by Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.