Attention DifficultiesMAABNCT07497022
Effectiveness of Mindful Attention Awareness Breathing on Attention and Wellbeing Among Undergraduate Students
A study testing Mindful attention awareness breathing in people with Attention Difficulties, run by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research at 1 site in India.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 23 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Attention Difficulties
- What is being tested?
- Mindful attention awareness breathing
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 170 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIndia
- Study dates
- 26 Sep 2024to 31 Oct 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 23 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Students who are willing and available for 15 days. Students from the first and second year of B.Sc. Nursing
Who cannot join
- Students who are not willing to undergo the mindful breathing practice. Students having chronic respiratory conditions and poor attention span
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
India1 site
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600116
About this study
Official title: Enhancing Attention and Well-Being Through Mindful Attention Awareness Breathing: An Interventional Study Among Undergraduates
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.
Read the 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
- Being tested
- Mindful attention awareness breathing
- Keywords
- Attention, Mindfulness, Subjective Wellbeing
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindful attention awareness breathingBehavioural
Also called Mindful 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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindful Breathing Group | Experimental | 45 first-year students, and 40 second year students were allocated to study group. These students received supervised practice of mindful breathing techniques for 15 days.Intervention sessions were held every day for 20 minutes over 15 consecutive days in morning for the first year B.Sc. Nursing students and afternoon for the second year students. Students were divided into small groups of 10-12 for close observation and asked to assemble in the classroom. 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. Receives: Behavioral: Mindful attention awareness breathing |
| Control group | No intervention | 45 first-year and 40 second year students were allocated to control group and they did not receive the intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mindfulness
Mindful Attention Awareness Scale A 15-item self-report scale measuring attention and awareness. Total score ranges from 15 to 90, with higher scores indicating greater mindfulness.
Measured: The assessment was done at baseline on day one and posttest on 15th day of the intervention
Secondary outcomes (2)
Attention
Attention was determined using the Digit Span Test with total score ranging from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better cognitive performance.
Measured: Baseline was assessed on day 1 before starting the intervention and posttest was obtained on 15th day of the intervention
Well Being
The wellbeing of the students was assessed using the Student Subjective Well-being Questionnaire a 16-item questionnaire with total scores range from 1-64 and higher scores indicating greater wellbeing The effectiveness of the intervention is determined on all the three components and a correlation is done to determine their effects on each other
Measured: Baseline on Day 1 and post-intervention Day 15
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Mar 2026
- Study start26 Sep 2024
- Primary completion26 Oct 2024
- Study completion31 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Attention DifficultiesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Practice of Mindful breathing for 15 days and its effects on attention, mindfulness and subjective well being among undergraduate students
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 170 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Seethalakshmi Avudaiappan, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07497022
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 146/141
- Acronym
- MAAB
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 12 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 14 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be publicly shared. De-identified data may be available from the corresponding investigator upon reasonable request.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Enhancing Attention and Well-Being Through Mindful Attention Awareness Breathing: An Interventional Study Among Undergraduates
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07497022
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MAAB / 146/141
- Conditions
- Attention Difficulties
- Keywords
- Attention, Mindfulness, Subjective Wellbeing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 170 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and ResearchUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Practice of Mindful breathing for 15 days and its effects on attention, mindfulness and subjective well being among undergraduate students
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindful Breathing Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindful attention awareness breathing45 first-year students, and 40 second year students were allocated to study group. These students received supervised practice of mindful breathing techniques for 15 days.Intervention sessions were held every day for 20 minutes over 15 consecutive days in morning for the first year B.Sc. Nursing students and afternoon for the second year students. Students were divided into small groups of 10-12 for close observation and asked to assemble in the classroom. 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. |
| Control group | No intervention | –45 first-year and 40 second year students were allocated to control group and they did not receive the intervention |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 23 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Students who are willing and available for 15 days. Students from the first and second year of B.Sc. Nursing
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Students who are not willing to undergo the mindful breathing practice. Students having chronic respiratory conditions and poor attention span
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mindful attention awareness breathingAlso: Mindful breathingThe 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. | Behavioural | Mindful Breathing Group |
Primary outcome
Mindfulness
Time frame: The assessment was done at baseline on day one and posttest on 15th day of the intervention
Mindful Attention Awareness Scale A 15-item self-report scale measuring attention and awareness. Total score ranges from 15 to 90, with higher scores indicating greater mindfulness.
2 secondary outcomes
Attention
Time frame: Baseline was assessed on day 1 before starting the intervention and posttest was obtained on 15th day of the intervention
Well Being
Time frame: Baseline on Day 1 and post-intervention Day 15
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be publicly shared. De-identified data may be available from the corresponding investigator upon reasonable request.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mindful attention awareness breathing in people with Attention Difficulties, run by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research at 1 site in India.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in India. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mindfulness (time frame: The assessment was done at baseline on day one and posttest on 15th day of the intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 May 2026.