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Box Breathing for Anxiety, Pain and Nausea in ERCP Patients
Sponsor: Acibadem University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a non-pharmacological breathing technique, known as box breathing, on anxiety, pain, and nausea in adult patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). ERCP is an invasive endoscopic procedure that may cause significant physical and psychological discomfort, including increased anxiety, pain, and nausea. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving standard care plus box breathing training or a control group receiving standard care alone. The box breathing technique consists of four equal phases of breathing (inhale, hold, exhale, hold), each lasting four seconds. Anxiety, pain, and nausea levels are assessed before ERCP and within the first 24 hours after the procedure. The results of this study may contribute to improving patient comfort and supporting the use of simple, nurse-led interventions in clinical practice.
Official title: Effect of Box Breathing Technique on Anxiety, Pain, and Nausea in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2025-09-15
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2026-01-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Box Breathing Technique
Box breathing is a structured breathing technique consisting of four equal phases: inhalation for four seconds, breath holding for four seconds, exhalation for four seconds, and breath holding again for four seconds. The technique is taught by a nurse one day before ERCP and practiced approximately 30 minutes before the procedure.
Locations (1)
Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)