NCT07181642

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Sleep Bruxism in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Efficacy of a Diaphragmatic Breathing Program in Adults With Sleep Bruxism: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Monastir · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a diaphragmatic breathing program can reduce sleep bruxism in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can diaphragmatic breathing lower the frequency of teeth grinding during sleep? Can it reduce jaw discomfort and improve sleep quality? Participants will: Attend sessions to learn diaphragmatic breathing exercises Practice these exercises daily at home for 4 weeks Complete questionnaires and clinical assessments before and after the program Participation is safe, with minimal risks, such as mild fatigue during exercises. The study will help determine if diaphragmatic breathing is an effective way to manage sleep bruxism

Conditions

• Bruxism
• Bruxism, Sleep-Related

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Diaphragmatic Breathing Program	Participants will learn diaphragmatic breathing exercises and practice them daily for 4 weeks before bedtime.
BEHAVIORAL	Neutral Music Listening	Participants will listen to neutral music of the same duration before sleep. This activity does not include any therapeutic breathing exercises and is intended as a control

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-15
• Primary completion: 2025-10-30
• Completion: 2025-11-14
• First posted: 2025-09-18
• Last updated: 2025-11-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Tunisia