Alternate Nostril Breathing (ANB) for 1st Trimester Nausea and Vomiting
University of Minnesota
Summary
This is a prospective, two-arm, non-blinded randomized controlled study designed to evaluate the effects of a one-week alternate nostril breathing (ANB) intervention on nausea and vomiting severity in pregnant individuals during their first trimester.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant individuals aged 18 years or older * Viable pregnancy with a gestational age between 6 0/7 - 12 6/7 weeks of gestation, confirmed by last menstrual period or ultrasound * Diagnosed with mild to moderate NVP (PUQE-24 score between 4-12) * Ability to understand and read English Exclusion Criteria: * Severe nausea and vomiting, defined as a PUQE score \>12, or diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum requiring hospitalization or intravenous fluid therapy * Pre-existing, active or acute respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD) * History of severe anxiety disorders a…
Interventions
- BehavioralAlternate Nostril Breathing
ANB 3 times per day for 5-10 minutes per session over a 7-day period
Location
- University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota