Taping for breathing and sleep in obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether kinesio taping improves breathing and sleep quality in people who are overweight or have class 1 or 2 obesity. You will wear a special tape on your body to see if it helps you breathe better and sleep well.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are overweight or have a BMI that classifies you as class 1 or class 2 obese.
- You can follow instructions and take part in the study.
- You can speak and understand Turkish.
- You do not have a lung or breathing disease.
- You do not have an uncontrolled chronic illness.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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