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Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises on Sleep Disorders un Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Sponsor: Adly A Adam
Summary
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.
Official title: Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Sleep Disorders in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
25 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2026-07-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
Its course is 3 times per week, 6 minutes twice a day, for 8 weeks. When it's the first time to learn how to perform the diaphragmatic breathing technique, it's easier to follow the instructions lying down in supine position with a pillow under head. The patient will be asked to place one hand on her abdomen, just below her ribcage, and the other hand on the middle of her chest to become aware of her diaphragm's position and function during breathing. She will be told to breathe slowly and deeply through her nose and let her abdomen rise as much as possible. The length of the inhalation or exhalation should be 2-3 seconds
Lifestyle modification advices
Avoid caffeine, smoking, alcohol, napping; thirsty or hungry Regular exercising, sleep timing, relax techniques; Reduce noise, Ensure bedroom clean, no TV, mobile in bed, snack near bed, warm bath pre sleep, wear sleep cloths, most relaxed position for sleep.
Locations (1)
Cairo University; Faculty of Physical Therapy
Cairo, Egypt