Breathing Exercises to Improve Sleep in Women with PCOS

Plain-English translation of NCT07698925 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated July 2026 · Translation generated July 2026 · 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.

What is this trial?

This trial is testing whether diaphragmatic breathing exercises—a simple technique where you breathe deeply using your diaphragm (the muscle below your lungs)—can improve sleep problems in women with PCOS. Many women with PCOS struggle with insomnia and poor sleep, and this study explores whether this safe, drug-free breathing method could help where medications alone fall short.

Women with PCOS often experience long-lasting sleep problems that go hand-in-hand with their condition, and doctors typically only recommend sleep medications for short periods. This trial exists to test whether this breathing technique could be a safe, lasting solution that addresses the underlying factors causing sleep trouble in PCOS.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are a woman between 25 and 35 years old
you have been diagnosed with PCOS by a gynecologist using standard diagnostic criteria
you are experiencing significant sleep problems, including difficulty falling or staying asleep
you are experiencing notable fatigue related to your condition
you have not exercised regularly in the past 3 months
you have reliable access to the internet and phone services

You likely don't qualify if…

you have an autoimmune disease, cancer, or serious neurological or heart condition
you are pregnant or breastfeeding
you are currently taking sleeping pills, antidepressants, or hormone replacement therapy regularly
you have physical limitations that prevent you from doing breathing exercises
you are already participating in other sleep-related treatments or interventions

What participation looks like

If you join, you will be in the study for 8 weeks. You will either practice diaphragmatic breathing exercises (6 minutes, twice daily, three times per week) along with lifestyle advice, or receive lifestyle advice alone. The breathing group will learn the technique and practice it regularly at home. You will complete questionnaires about your sleep quality, fatigue, and insomnia at the beginning and end of the study to see whether the breathing exercises help.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 18, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Egypt

Cairo University; Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo, Cairo Governorate