Effect of Pranayamic Breathing and Tongue Exercises on Oral Microbiota in Children

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Conditions studied: Mouth Breathing, Oral Microbiota

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07755111
Run by: Gulcin Ozsen
People needed: 80
Starts: 2026-03-28
Expected to finish: 2026-12-15
Last updated by the study team: 2026-08-10

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

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
Use of antibiotics or probiotics within the last 4 weeks

Where it is running

Dentistun Oral and Dental Health Center, Istanbul Health and Technology University — Istanbul, Bahcelievler, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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