Breathing exercises for sleep problems in PCOS
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if simple diaphragmatic breathing exercises can improve sleep for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) who have trouble sleeping. If you have PCOS and poor sleep, this gentle, non-drug approach might help.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 25 and 35 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with PCOS by a doctor using the standard criteria.
- You have poor sleep (scored above 5 on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and above 15 on the Insomnia Severity Index).
- You feel very tired during the day (scored above 36 on a fatigue scale).
- You have not done any regular exercise in the last 3 months.
- You can use the internet and a phone.
- You do not have autoimmune diseases, cancer, or serious medical conditions (like neurological, heart, lung, or muscle problems).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not regularly take sleeping pills, antidepressants, or hormone replacement therapy.
Quick eligibility check
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