Plain-English translation of NCT05893121 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Anxiety research guide →MRI scans are safe and painless, but many people feel anxious about lying still in a narrow tube for the duration of the exam. This study is testing whether a simple breathing technique called cardiac coherence—practiced for just one session before the scan—can help calm patients' nerves and make the experience easier. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach can improve scan quality and reduce the need to repeat exams.
Anxiety during MRI scans is very common and causes real problems: some patients cancel their exams, others move during scanning (which ruins image quality), and many exams have to be rescheduled, sometimes causing delays of several months. Cardiac coherence is a quick, easy, non-invasive method that might help reduce this anxiety without medication.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive information about what to expect during an MRI exam. The other group will also receive one cardiac coherence session—a brief, guided breathing exercise—shortly before your MRI scan. Researchers will measure your anxiety levels before and after the session to see if the breathing technique helps you feel calmer during your scan.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
France
Sponsor
University Hospital, Toulouse
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
December 2023
Primary completion
September 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Jean-Pierre DESIRAT
University Hospital, Toulouse
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