Breathe easy, grind less: simple breathing exercises may ease nighttime teeth clenching
NCT ID NCT07181642
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 4-week program of diaphragmatic breathing exercises before bed can reduce sleep bruxism (teeth grinding) in 100 adults. Participants learned deep breathing techniques and practiced them nightly, while a control group listened to neutral music. The goal was to see if the breathing exercises could lower grinding frequency, ease jaw discomfort, and improve sleep quality.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage sleep bruxism and reduce jaw pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 100 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be modest or no better than listening to music.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Habib Bougatfa Bizerte
Bizerte, 7000, Tunisia
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