Effect of Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise on Experimentally Induced Anxiety in Healthy Volunteers Using the Simulated Public Speaking Model: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Table 2

Baseline VAMS and SSPS scores in the test (ANB) and control groups.

Baseline parameter	Test ()	Control ()	value
	Mean ± SD	Mean ± SD
VAMS-anxiety	14.17 ± 4.78	14.51 ± 5.08	0.852
VAMS-sedation	7.57 ± 3.73	10.06 ± 4.17	0.096
VAMS-cognitive impairment	28.72 ± 7.92	31.52 ± 9.52	0.389
VAMS-discomfort	14.41 ± 6.73	17.01 ± 7.72	0.335
SSPS-P	18.93 ± 3.03	17.13 ± 3.07	0.117
SSPS-N	14.60 ± 2.72	14.67 ± 3.39	0.953

VAMS, Visual Analog Mood Scale; SSPS, Self-Statements during Public Speaking; SSPS-P, positive statements; SSPS-N, negative statements; ANB, alternate nostril breathing.