Breathe easy: simple pranayama technique may boost sleep and cut stress in seniors
NCT ID NCT07451756
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether practicing pranayama breathing exercises for 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 8 weeks, could help adults aged 60 and older feel less stressed, sleep better, and enjoy a higher quality of life. Researchers compared 74 participants who did the breathing exercises with a control group that did nothing. They measured stress, sleep, and quality of life at the start, at 4 weeks, and at 8 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pranayama breathing technique (Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Sama Vritti)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple breathing practice could offer older adults a low-cost, drug-free way to lower stress and improve sleep and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 74 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The control group received no intervention, which can bias outcomes. Benefits may be modest or not last long-term.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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74 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- 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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60 years and older
- 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: * Being 60 years of age or older * Individuals who are physically and mentally suitable to practice Pranayama breathing technique * Individuals without a malignant disease of the respiratory system (such as bronchial and lung cancer) * Individuals without a pathological condition affecting their level of consciousness and concentration * Those who voluntarily agree to participate in the research * Individuals who do not have communication problems and who cooperate in the practices required by the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with advanced cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled hypertension * Individuals who are physically and cognitively unsuitable for practicing Pranayama breathing techniques * Individuals with malignant respiratory system diseases (such as bronchial and lung cancer) * Individuals with pathological conditions affecting consciousness and concentration (dementia, Alzheimer's, or other serious cognitive impairments) * Individuals who did not regularly participate in Pranayama breathing techniques during the study period * Individuals who developed a serious health problem during the research period
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nursing home
Tekirdağ, Turkey (Türkiye)