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Paced Breathing for Hot Flashes: A Randomized Phase II Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Paced breathing (15 min once daily, 6 breaths/min), Paced breathing (15 min twice daily, 6 breaths/min), and 1 other intervention for Breast Cancer and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 105 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
RATIONALE: Paced breathing may be an effective way to reduce the number and severity of hot flashes in women who have survived breast cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is comparing three different programs of paced breathing to see how well they work in treating hot flashes in women.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients practice paced breathing for 15 minutes once daily, 6 breaths/min, 5-7 days weekly, following an instructional CD, for 8 weeks.
Patients practice paced breathing for 15 minutes twice daily, 6 breaths/min, 5-7 days weekly, following an instructional CD, for 8 weeks.
Patients practice paced breathing for 10 minutes once daily, 14 breaths /min, 5-7 days weekly, following an instructional CD, for 8 weeks.