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Deep breaths for back pain: simple breathing technique tested as pain reliever

NCT ID NCT07683273

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether adding diaphragmatic breathing exercises to standard posture and core stabilization training can reduce pain, improve body awareness, and affect heart health in women with chronic non-specific neck and upper back pain. Participants are divided into two groups: one does posture and core exercises alone, while the other adds breathing exercises twice a week for eight weeks. The goal is to see if this simple addition provides extra relief beyond exercise alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
diaphragmatic breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage chronic neck and back pain in women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The added benefit of breathing exercises over standard training alone may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 42 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of non-specific chronic neck pain (ICD-10: M54.2) and upper back pain (ICD-10: M54.6) * Having a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score of ≥ 3/10 * Not having received physiotherapy treatment within the previous 3 months * Not being a regular smoker or alcohol user Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of cervical region surgery * Individuals with diagnostic codes other than M54.2 and M54.6 will be excluded from the study * Having a history of acute infection, major surgical intervention, or malignancy within the past three months * Having neurological, rheumatological, or respiratory system diseases * Being pregnant

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Conditions

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Back Pain Neck Pain

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Back pain Neck pain musculoskeletal

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  • Karadeniz Technical University

    Trabzon, Ortahisar, 61080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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