Diaphragmatic Breathing to Improve Sleep in Women with PCOS

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study will enroll women aged 25–35 with PCOS who have poor sleep quality and sleep-related symptoms. Participants will perform diaphragmatic breathing exercises along with lifestyle advice to see if sleep improves over time. Sleep quality and related symptoms will be assessed using standard scales such as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Insomnia Severity Index, and Fatigue Severity Scale. The trial will exclude individuals with certain medical conditions or those currently using sleep medications to isolate the breathing intervention effects.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Women aged from 25-35 years old, Diagnosed with PCOS by gynecologist, diagnosis of PCOS will be based on the 2003 Rotterdam criteria.

  * They have a Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) score greater than 5.
  * Not participating in any physical exercise for the previous 3 months.
  * They have an insomnia severity index score greater than 15.
  * They have a fatigue severity scale score greater than 36.
  * Ability to use internet and phone services

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Women with autoimmune diseases and cancer.

  * Women with neurological, mental, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal disorders.
  * Pregnant or lactating women.
  * Women who showed regular adherence to sleeping pills, antidepressants and hormonal replacement agents.
  * Inability to perform diaphragmatic breathing due to physical limitations.
  * Women who participate or receive any interventions that could affect their sleep

Where it's running

• Cairo University; Faculty of Physical Therapy
  Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Naira H Mohamed, B.Sc
• Email: nairahesham083@gmail.com
• Phone: 01287797493

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.