Breathe away the nausea: new study tests nostril breathing for morning sickness

NCT ID NCT07378839

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a daily breathing exercise called alternate nostril breathing can reduce nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. One hundred pregnant individuals in their first trimester will either practice the breathing technique three times a day for a week or receive standard care. Researchers will measure changes in symptom severity using a standard nausea score.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Alternate nostril breathing (a breathing exercise)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The breathing exercise may not reduce symptoms for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperemesis gravidarum Nausea

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NAUSEA PREGNANCY EMESIS

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Locations

University of Minnesota
RECRUITING

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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