Deep breaths for better sleep: simple breathing therapy tested in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT07150507

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a structured breathing therapy program could reduce sleep problems and fatigue in people with schizophrenia. Sixty-eight patients took part, with one group receiving eight sessions of breathing therapy while the other group received no extra care. Researchers measured changes using sleep and fatigue scales. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could improve daily well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance: breathing therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help people with schizophrenia sleep better and feel less tired.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-site study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may not be reliable or apply to others. The therapy only targets symptoms, not the illness itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue schizophrenia

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BREATHING THERAPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ataturk University Faculty of Nursing

Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

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