Could slow breathing help PAH patients breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT07232368

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ege University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether slow-paced breathing at home can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) manage symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and poor sleep. Forty-two adults with stable PAH took part, with one group adding slow breathing exercises to their usual care for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in breathing, walking ability, blood markers, and 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: slow-paced breathing
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage breathlessness, fatigue, and sleep quality in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The breathing technique may not work for all patients or provide lasting benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulmonary arterial hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION (PAH) (WHO GROUP 1 PH)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ege Üniversitesi

Izmir, Bornova, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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