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

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Bruxism; Bruxism, Sleep-Related

• Registration Number: NCT07181642
• Lead Sponsor: University of Monastir

Brief 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

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-09
• Study First Submitted: 2025-09-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-09-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-09-11
• Study Start: 2025-09-15
• Study First Posted: 2025-09-18
• Last Update Posted: 2025-09-18
• Primary Completion: 2025-10-30
• Study Completion: 2025-11-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Clinically diagnosed sleep bruxism
• Provision of consent

Exclusion Criteria

• • Current use of medications affecting sleep or neuromuscular function

  • History of severe neurological or psychiatric disorders
  • Ongoing use of a dental reconditioning splint or occlusal device
  • Inability to informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sleep Bruxism Frequency	4 weeks	The frequency of sleep bruxism episodes will be assessed using the standardized STAB questionnaire and patient self-reports. Measurements will be taken at baseline (before starting the intervention) and at the end of the 4-week program to determine any change in bruxism frequency.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital Habib Bougatfa Bizerte; 🇹🇳 Bizerte, Tunisia