A simple breathing pattern may ease fibromyalgia symptoms — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07722923
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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