Honinx E, Meys M, Broes S, Van Langenhoven L, Janssens R, Huys I, Oswald V, Annen J, Laureys S, Martial C, Gosseries O
Moonbird, Antwerp, Belgium.
Coma Science Group, GIGA-Consciousness, University of Liège, Belgium.
Int J Clin Health Psychol. 2025 Jul-Sep;25(3):100603. doi: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2025.100603. Epub 2025 Jul 9.
Rising stress levels have led to increased interest in stress management tools, particularly tactile breathing devices. Despite their popularity, there is limited evidence on their physiological and psychological effectiveness and user perceptions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of and preferences toward two tactile breathing devices among highly stressed individuals.
The study involved 36 participants using two breathing devices, moonbird and Core. Physiological data were collected using EEG, ECG, and a breathing belt. User preferences and self-reported experiences were assessed via questionnaires.
Moonbird usage was associated with increased delta power and decreased alpha power, while Core did not significantly modify EEG power. ECG analysis indicated no significant differences in mean heart rate between devices. Both devices reduced heart rate variability during use, but no lasting effects were observed post-intervention. Respiratory rates decreased during both devices' use, with moonbird showing more sustained effects post-intervention. There were no significant differences in self-reported relaxation and energy levels between the devices, though moonbird was preferred overall for its handling and breathing guidance.
Both devices demonstrated the ability to lower physiological stress, as indicated by improvements in certain neurophysiological measures during use, with moonbird preferred for its ergonomic design and tactile feedback. These findings underscore the importance of user experience in device effectiveness, highlighting the need for a user-centric approach in device design. Future research should explore long-term effectiveness, real-world user feedback, and the physiological and psychological mechanisms associated with these devices.
压力水平不断上升，人们对应对压力的工具，尤其是触觉呼吸设备的兴趣日益浓厚。尽管它们很受欢迎，但关于其生理和心理效果以及用户认知的证据有限。本研究评估了两种触觉呼吸设备在压力较大的个体中的效果和偏好。
该研究涉及36名参与者使用两种呼吸设备，即moonbird和Core。使用脑电图（EEG）、心电图（ECG）和呼吸带收集生理数据。通过问卷调查评估用户偏好和自我报告的体验。
使用moonbird与δ波功率增加和α波功率降低有关，而Core对EEG功率没有显著影响。心电图分析表明，两种设备之间的平均心率没有显著差异。两种设备在使用过程中均降低了心率变异性，但干预后未观察到持久影响。在两种设备的使用过程中呼吸频率均下降，moonbird在干预后显示出更持久的效果。两种设备在自我报告的放松和能量水平方面没有显著差异，不过总体上moonbird因其操作和呼吸指导而更受青睐。
两种设备都显示出降低生理压力的能力，使用过程中某些神经生理指标的改善表明了这一点，moonbird因其人体工程学设计和触觉反馈而更受青睐。这些发现强调了用户体验在设备有效性中的重要性，突出了在设备设计中采用以用户为中心的方法的必要性。未来的研究应探索长期有效性、实际用户反馈以及与这些设备相关的生理和心理机制。
