Simple breathing workout may cool hot flashes and improve sleep
NCT ID NCT06743269
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether training the muscles you use to breathe in can help midlife women with hot flashes, sleep problems, and blood pressure. Thirty women aged 45-60 will use a breathing device daily for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in hot flash frequency, sleep quality, and nerve activity related to blood pressure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Inspiratory muscle strength training using a POWERbreathe K3 device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease hot flashes and improve sleep and blood pressure in menopausal women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training requires daily effort, and benefits may be modest.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States