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A simple breathing pattern may ease fibromyalgia symptoms — a trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07722923

Symptom relief Sponsor: Artvin Coruh University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, sleep problems, and fatigue. This trial tests whether a structured breathing technique called box breathing — inhaling, holding, exhaling, and pausing for 4 seconds each — can improve sleep quality, pain, and comfort. Sixty adults with fibromyalgia will be randomly assigned to either continue their usual care or add 10 minutes of box breathing twice daily for 30 days.

What this could mean

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Active substance
box breathing exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple breathing technique could offer a drug-free way to ease fibromyalgia symptoms like poor sleep and pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The breathing exercise may not provide meaningful improvement over standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Having a diagnosis of fibromyalgia * Having a Visual Analog Scale pain score of 5 or higher * Having a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score of 5 or higher * Being able to communicate and complete the study assessments * Voluntarily agreeing to participate and providing informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Having a respiratory condition such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease * Having a communication problem that prevents participation in the study procedures or completion of the assessment tools

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Conditions

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fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia

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