Bruxism, Bruxism, Sleep-Related
Conditions
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
Interventions
BEHAVIORALDiaphragmatic Breathing Program
Participants will learn diaphragmatic breathing exercises and practice them daily for 4 weeks before bedtime.
BEHAVIORALNeutral 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
Sponsors
University of Monastir
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Countries
Tunisia
Outcome results
None listed