Could simple breathing exercises ease fibromyalgia symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07328763

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether pranayama breathing exercises can help people with fibromyalgia feel less pain, anxiety, and sleep better. About 54 adults with fibromyalgia will practice these breathing techniques. The goal is to see if this gentle, low-cost approach can improve quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Pranayama breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage fibromyalgia symptoms like pain, anxiety, and poor sleep.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 54 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or hard to separate from a placebo effect.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Samsun Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital

    Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)