Self-Acupressure and Social Jet Lag in Female Health Sciences Students
Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Social Jet Lag, Sleep Disturbance, Sleep Quality, Circadian Rhythm Disruption
In brief
This randomized, sham-controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of self-administered acupressure on social jet lag, sleep patterns, and sleep quality in female health sciences students. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a self-acupressure intervention group or a sham self-acupressure control group. The intervention will be performed daily for 12 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and at the end of the intervention period, with the primary outcome being the change in social jet lag. Secondary outcomes include changes in sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and participant blinding assessment.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07410936
- Run by
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
- People needed
- 120
- Starts
- 2026-04-24
- Expected to finish
- 2026-08-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 25. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Female undergraduate students enrolled in midwifery or medical programs
- Age 18 to 25 years
- Regular academic schedule (work/school days and free days identifiable)
- Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
- Ability to comply with daily self-acupressure practice for 12 weeks
- Ability to complete sleep questionnaires and sleep diary
You may not qualify if…
- Current diagnosis of a sleep disorder requiring medical treatment (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy)
- Use of medications known to significantly affect sleep or circadian rhythms (e.g., hypnotics, stimulants)
- Shift work or night work during the study period
- Transmeridian travel (≥2 time zones) within the past 4 weeks or planned during the study period
- Chronic medical or psychiatric condition that may significantly affect sleep
- Current pregnancy
Where it is running
- Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Hospital — Niğde, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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