NCT07497022

Effectiveness of Mindful Attention Awareness Breathing on Attention and Wellbeing Among Undergraduate Students

Enhancing Attention and Well-Being Through Mindful Attention Awareness Breathing: An Interventional Study Among Undergraduates

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 170 (actual)
• Sponsor: Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 23 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Mindfulness-based interventions, particularly breathing techniques, have shown promise in enhancing cognitive and emotional outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Mindful Attention Awareness Breathing (MAAB) on attention and well-being among undergraduate nursing students.

Detailed description

Nursing students must develop self-awareness and emotional stability to effectively interact with patients who come from diverse backgrounds and present with varied healthcare needs. During undergraduate education, students face the dual demands of theoretical learning and clinical practice, which can affect their attention, awareness, and overall well-being. Mindfulness-based practices, particularly breathing techniques, have been shown to support cognitive functioning and emotional balance. Mindful Attention Awareness Breathing is a structured breathing-based mindfulness practice that encourages individuals to focus on their breathing and remain aware of the present moment without judgment. This experimental study was conducted among undergraduate nursing students in a selected teaching institution to evaluate the effectiveness of Mindful Attention Awareness Breathing on attention, mindfulness, and subjective well-being. Students in the intervention group participated in guided breathing sessions conducted daily for a specified period, while the control group continued with routine academic activities. Attention, mindfulness, and awareness were assessed using standardized instruments, and subjective well-being was measured using a validated student well-being questionnaire.

Conditions

• Attention Difficulties

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Mindful attention awareness breathing	The exercises practiced in each session followed a structured sequence which includes pursed-lip breathing for 5 minutes, followed by box breathing for 3-4 minutes and 4-7-8 breathing for 5 minutes, diaphragmatic breathing for 4 minutes, and alternate nostril breathing for about 5 minutes. Students maintained proper posture, eye closure, and breath awareness throughout, with short relaxation intervals between exercises, and concluded with relaxation by placing the palms over the eyes.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-26
• Primary completion: 2025-10-26
• Completion: 2025-10-31
• First posted: 2026-03-27
• Last updated: 2026-03-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: India