The effect of 20-minute mindful breathing exercise on psychological well-being in epilepsy: A pilot randomized controlled trial.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B June 1, 2024 Kheng-Seang Lim, Si-Lei Fong, Xuen Yu et al. 6 citations
A 20-minute guided mindful breathing exercise, practiced twice a week for two weeks, improved depression symptoms and quality of life in people with epilepsy. In a pilot randomized controlled trial with 20 participants, those who performed the exercise showed significantly greater improvement in depression scores at two weeks compared to a waitlist control group, though this difference was no longer significant at four weeks. Anxiety improvements were not statistically significant. Quality of life scores were significantly better in the intervention group at both two and four weeks, and mindfulness scores improved at four weeks. The exercise had an immediate effect on depression and quality of life.