GRMT Research & Evidence
GRMT has developed through an ongoing relationship between clinical practice, practitioner training and research. Research has examined the development of the GRMT model, practitioner training, and its application with different clinical and occupational populations.
What the research shows so far
GRMT research has progressed from the development of a clinical model and practitioner training program to studies examining its application with people experiencing depression, anxiety, occupational stress and chronic pain. Research has been conducted in Australia, Taiwan and the United States, and has included both individual and group applications.
The existing studies below provide an initial evidence base for GRMT, while further controlled and independent research is needed to establish its effectiveness across different populations and clinical settings.
The Development of GRMT
2012 - Establishing a Clinical Breathwork Model
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
The first published study arising from Lloyd Lalande’s doctoral research established a psychological and clinical rationale for a structured breathwork approach that subsequently became Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT).
Research focus: Development of the clinical model
Setting: Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Developing GRMT Practitioner Training
2016 — Development and Evaluation of a GRMT Therapist Training Program
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
Research examining whether therapists could acquire the knowledge and basic competencies required to deliver a standardized, manual-based GRMT intervention.
Research focus: Practitioner training and competency
Participants: 61 therapists
Setting: Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Clinical Outcomes
2017 — GRMT for Depression and Anxiety
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
An uncontrolled clinical trial examining GRMT with 42 participants diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety disorders. Outcomes were assessed using standardized measures across treatment.
Research focus: Depression, anxiety and stress
Participants: 42
Intervention: Up to 9 GRMT sessions
GRMT in Healthcare
2022 — GRMT for Reducing Stress in Nurses
Journal of Holistic Nursing
A study conducted at Hualien Buddhist Tzu Chi Hospital in Taiwan examining five group GRMT sessions for nurses, compared with a mindfulness-based intervention.
Research focus: Occupational stress and psychological wellbeing
Setting: Hualien, Taiwan
Intervention: 5 group sessions
Emerging Applications
2025 — GRMT and Chronic Pain
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
A proof-of-concept study examining a single group GRMT session for people experiencing chronic pain, with follow-up assessments at two and six weeks.
Research focus: Chronic pain
Intervention: Single group session
Follow-up: 2 and 6 weeks
Research Collaboration
GRMT is open to collaboration with researchers and institutions interested in investigating the approach, its mechanisms, applications and clinical outcomes. For more details see the link in the sidebar.