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Could simple breathing exercises reshape the Mouth's microbial world?

NCT ID NCT07755111

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First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial explores whether a program of pranayamic breathing techniques and tongue exercises can alter the oral microbiota—the community of bacteria in the mouth—in children aged 7 to 12. Participants, grouped by whether they breathe through their mouth or nose, will follow the exercise program for 8 weeks. Saliva samples taken before and after will be analyzed to see if bacterial diversity changes. The study aims to shed light on how breathing patterns and oral exercises might influence oral health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A structured program of pranayamic breathing techniques, tongue exercises, and, in some groups, tongue cleaning
What this could lead to
If the exercises shift oral bacteria in a beneficial way, this could point toward simple, drug-free habits to support children's oral health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early exploratory study, so any effects may be modest or not apply broadly. The main measure is a lab test of bacterial diversity, not a direct health outcome.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7-12 years with either mouth breathing or nasal breathing patterns * Willingness of both the child and their legal guardian to participate in the study * Children who are cooperative and able to comply with the exercise protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal of the child or legal guardian to participate in the study * Presence of active dental caries or periodontal disease * Presence of any systemic disease or regular medication use * Use of orthodontic appliances * Use of antibiotics or probiotics within the last 4 weeks

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Conditions

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Mouth Breathing

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dentistun Oral and Dental Health Center, Istanbul Health and Technology University

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Bahcelievler, 34180, Turkey (Türkiye)

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