The Acute Effects of Controlled Breathing Exercises and Music Therapy on the Autonomic Nervous System in Anxious Individuals

Summary

This project aims to investigate the acute effects of controlled breathing exercises and music therapy on parasympathetic nervous system activation and increased heart rate variability in anxious individuals.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Volunteer to participate in the study
* Not having a prior diagnosis of cardiovascular, respiratory, or neurological/psychiatric disease
* Not having a history of regular arrhythmias, pacemakers, or severe hypertension
* Not having smoked for at least 6 months
* Not having engaged in strenuous exercise in the last 24 hours
* Not having consumed caffeine/energy drinks within 6-8 hours prior to the intervention
* Being between 18 and 40 years of age
* Having a moderate level of anxiety according to the State-Trait Anxiety Scale
* Participants must be literate and have at least a high school diploma.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having an active or chronic illness
* Experiencing cooperation problems
* Regular use of psychiatric medication (antidepressants, anxiolytics, etc.)
* Use of medications that affect heart rate, such as beta-blockers
* Auditory dysfunction (to the point of being unable to hear music)
* Individuals who are highly trained (very experienced) in breathing exercises or meditation

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