Sensory and Behavioral Sleep Training
Sleep problems may affect individuals' daily functioning, emotional well-being, cognitive performance, and quality of life. Non-pharmacological approaches, including sleep hygiene education, sensory-based strategies, and behavioral relaxation techniques, may help individuals develop healthier sleep routines. However, s
| Condition(s) | Sleep Disorder (Disorder) |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Sleep problems may affect individuals' daily functioning, emotional well-being, cognitive performance, and quality of life. Non-pharmacological approaches, including sleep hygiene education, sensory-based strategies, and behavioral relaxation techniques, may help individuals develop healthier sleep routines. However, studies directly comparing sensory-based and behavioral approaches are limited. The aim of this randomized controlled study is to compare the effects of sensory-based and behavioral sleep interventions in adults experiencing poor sleep quality. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: a sleep hygiene education group, a sensory-based intervention group, or a behavioral intervention group. All participants receive a standardized six-week sleep hygiene education |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 20 to 55 years * Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index global score of 5 or higher * Able to use a smartphone * Able to understand and speak Turkish * Willing to participate voluntarily and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of substance dependence * Presence of a chronic physical illness or a diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Regular medication use, particularly sleep-regulating medications, antidepressants, or similar medications that may affect sleep * Diagnosis of a sleep disorder, such as insomnia or sleep apnea * Mini-Mental State Examination score below 24 * Regular meditation or similar mind-body practice for more than 15 minutes per day * Body mass index greater than 34.9 kg/m² * Previous participation in a sleep hygiene education program |
| Ages | 20 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Atlas University |
| Locations | Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) |
| Start date | 2025-12-15 |
| NCT ID | NCT07638605 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07638605 |