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Deep breaths for better sleep: simple breathing therapy tested in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT07150507

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a structured breathing therapy program could reduce sleep problems and fatigue in people with schizophrenia. Sixty-eight patients took part, with one group receiving eight sessions of breathing therapy while the other group received no extra care. Researchers measured changes using sleep and fatigue scales. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could improve daily well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
breathing therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help people with schizophrenia sleep better and feel less tired.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may not be reliable or apply to others. The therapy only targets symptoms, not the illness itself.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

68 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2022

Finished

May 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being registered with a CMHC * Being diagnosed with schizophrenia * Being between the ages of 18 and 60 * Being willing to participate in the study * Being open to communication and cooperation * Being in remission Exclusion Criteria: * Not being open to communication and cooperation

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Conditions

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Fatigue schizophrenia

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Breathing therapy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ataturk University Faculty of Nursing

    Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

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