Could simple breathing exercises reshape the Mouth's microbial world?
NCT ID NCT07755111
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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
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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
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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7 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dentistun Oral and Dental Health Center, Istanbul Health and Technology University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Bahcelievler, 34180, Turkey (Türkiye)
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