Effect of Pranayamic Breathing and Tongue Exercises on Oral Microbiota in Children
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age7-12
SponsorGulcin Ozsen
About this trial
This study aims to evaluate the effects of pranayamic breathing techniques and tongue exercises on oral microbiota in children aged 7-12 years. Children will be grouped according to their breathing patterns (mouth or nasal breathing), and a structured breathing and tongue exercise program will be applied. Saliva samples will be collected before and after the intervention to analyze changes in oral microbiota. The study will include approximately 80 participants and is expected to last for 6 months. There are no anticipated risks for participants. The findings of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between breathing patterns, oral exercises, and oral health in children.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Children aged 7-12 years with either mouth breathing or nasal breathing patterns
Willingness of both the child and their legal guardian to participate in the study
Children who are cooperative and able to comply with the exercise protocol
Disqualifiers
Refusal of the child or legal guardian to participate in the study
Presence of active dental caries or periodontal disease
Presence of any systemic disease or regular medication use
Use of orthodontic appliances
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Pranayamic Breathing and Tongue Exercises
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Gulcin Ozsen
Lead sponsor
Istanbul Health and Technology University
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov