Diaphragmatic breathing exercises for sleep problems in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Tests breathing exercises for sleep problems in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises on Sleep Disorders un Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Key facts
- Where
- Cairo, EgyptSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for women aged 25 to 35 with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who sleep badly. It tests breathing exercises for sleep.
- Age
- 25 to 35 years
- Sex
- Women only
- Disease stage
- PCOS diagnosed by a gynecologist using the 2003 Rotterdam criteria. Poor sleep, with a Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) score greater than 5, an insomnia severity index score greater than 15 and a fatigue severity scale score greater than 36.
- Earlier treatment
- No physical exercise in the previous 3 months. No regular use of sleeping pills, antidepressants or hormonal replacement agents.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Autoimmune diseases or cancer
- Neurological, mental, heart and lung, or muscle and bone disorders
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Cannot do diaphragmatic breathing because of physical limits
- Taking part in or receiving any other treatment that could affect sleep
Read by machine on 12 November 2026.
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 25 and 35 years old?
Source: NCT07698925, who can take part
Where in Egypt
- Cairo University; Faculty of Physical TherapyCairo, EgyptContact: Naira H Mohamed, B.Sc.Taking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
Print a page for my doctorTrial details
- Who runs it
- Adly A Adam
- Trial code
- NCT07698925
- Record updated
- 14 July 2026
- Original description
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females in reproductive age and not completely understood. Women with PCOS appear to have an increased frequency of sleep problems. Diaphragmatic Breathing (DB) exercises has positive effects on improving sleep quality. The purpose of this study will evaluate the effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on improving sleep quality in polycystic ovarian syndrome women.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Sleep Disorders in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females in reproductive age and not completely understood. Women with PCOS appear to have an increased frequency of sleep problems. Diaphragmatic Breathing (DB) exercises has positive effects on improving sleep quality. The purpose of this study will evaluate the effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on improving sleep quality in polycystic ovarian syndrome women.
Inclusion: Women aged from 25-35 years old, Diagnosed with PCOS by gynecologist, diagnosis of PCOS will be based on the 2003 Rotterdam criteria; They have a Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) score greater than 5; Not participating in any physical exercise for the previous 3 months; They have an insomnia severity index score greater than 15; They have a fatigue severity scale score greater than 36; Ability to use internet and phone services.
Exclusion: • Women with autoimmune diseases and cancer; Women with neurological, mental, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal disorders; Pregnant or lactating women; Women who showed regular adherence to sleeping pills, antidepressants and hormonal replacement agents; Inability to perform diaphragmatic breathing due to physical limitations; Women who participate or receive any interventions that could affect their sleep.