Can breathing exercises unclog Seniors' ears? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07193485

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether Buteyko breathing exercises can ease chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction in seniors. Forty older adults with long-term ear blockage will either receive standard care (nasal spray and medication) or standard care plus 30 minutes of Buteyko breathing twice daily for 14 weeks. The main goal is to see if symptoms improve.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Buteyko breathing exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage chronic ear blockage in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early trial (40 people) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The breathing technique may not help at all.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

eustachian tube disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EUSTACHIAN TUBE DYSFUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo University
RECRUITING

Dokki, Giza Governorate, 11432, Egypt

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