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Slow breaths, faster recovery? a trial tests breathing and neck release after stroke

NCT ID NCT07725471

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether adding deep, slow breathing exercises and a gentle neck-release technique to standard physical therapy can improve heart rate control, movement, thinking, and mood in people who have had a stroke. The study includes 54 adults who had a first stroke at least three months ago and now have weakness on one side. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: standard rehab alone, standard rehab plus breathing exercises, or standard rehab plus both breathing and neck release. The goal is to see if these simple, drug-free additions can enhance recovery beyond usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
deep and slow breathing exercises and suboccipital release
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, drug-free techniques to boost recovery of movement, thinking, and emotional well-being after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 54 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. The added benefit over standard rehab alone may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

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Locations

  • Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Health Practice and Research Center

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    Afyonkarahisar, 03000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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