Can 'Ocean Breath' fix tech neck? small study tests breathing exercise for slouched students
NCT ID NCT07052552
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding a breathing technique called ujjayi pranayama (ocean breath) to osteopathic manipulative treatment could improve lung function and physical ability in college students with upper cross syndrome—a condition from poor posture caused by too much screen time. Forty students participated, and researchers measured their breathing and walking capacity. The goal was to see if this combination could ease symptoms like muscle imbalances and restricted breathing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ujjayi pranayama (ocean breathing technique) and osteopathic manipulative treatment
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve breathing and movement in people with upper cross syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is not a cure and focuses on symptom relief.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mohamed Saied Zidan
Cairo, 11571, Egypt
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