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Could deep breathing exercises help women with PCOS sleep better?

NCT ID NCT07698925

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

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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.

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 54 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged from 25-35 years old, Diagnosed with PCOS by gynecologist, diagnosis of PCOS will be based on the 2003 Rotterdam criteria. * They have a Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) score greater than 5. * Not participating in any physical exercise for the previous 3 months. * They have an insomnia severity index score greater than 15. * They have a fatigue severity scale score greater than 36. * Ability to use internet and phone services Exclusion Criteria: * • Women with autoimmune diseases and cancer. * Women with neurological, mental, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal disorders. * Pregnant or lactating women. * Women who showed regular adherence to sleeping pills, antidepressants and hormonal replacement agents. * Inability to perform diaphragmatic breathing due to physical limitations. * Women who participate or receive any interventions that could affect their sleep

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

polycystic ovary syndrome sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diaphragmatic breathing exercise Fatigue severity scale Insomnia severity index Pittsburg sleep quality index Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Sleep disorders

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University; Faculty of Physical Therapy

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11432, Egypt

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