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Could deep breathing exercises help women with PCOS sleep better?

NCT ID NCT07698925

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Adly A Adam Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial investigates whether diaphragmatic breathing exercises can improve sleep quality in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Fifty-four women aged 25-35 with PCOS and poor sleep will practice breathing exercises three times a week for eight weeks. The study measures changes in sleep quality, insomnia severity, and fatigue.

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 improve sleep in women with PCOS.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding or placebo control. Results may not be generalizable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

polycystic ovary syndrome sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING EXERCISE FATIGUE SEVERITY SCALE INSOMNIA SEVERITY INDEX PITTSBURG SLEEP QUALITY INDEX POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) SLEEP DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Cairo University; Faculty of Physical Therapy

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11432, Egypt

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