Plain-English translation of NCT06743269 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is testing whether training your breathing muscles through a specific exercise program can help reduce menopausal hot flashes and improve sleep quality. You would use a small handheld device called the POWERbreathe K3 to do breathing exercises, and researchers will measure whether this training affects your hot flashes, your body's stress response, and your sleep patterns.
Hot flashes and sleep problems are common during menopause and can significantly affect quality of life, but treatment options are limited. This study explores whether strengthening the muscles you use to breathe might be a simple, time-efficient way to ease these symptoms without medication.
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You would visit the study site and learn how to use the POWERbreathe K3 breathing device. Then for 6 weeks, you would do 30 breathing exercises (divided into 5 sets of 6) six days a week — a short routine that takes just minutes each day. The device tracks whether you complete your exercises, and researchers will measure your hot flashes, sleep quality, and nervous system activity before and after the 6-week program.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Oct 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Collaborators
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
January 2027
Age range
45 Years – 60 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Pamela Engrav
Mayo Clinic
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