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New treatment option for Social Jet Lag
Official title Self-Acupressure and Social Jet Lag in Female Health Sciences Students
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07410936
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- 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.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 25, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join 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
You likely can't join 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
See the full eligibility criteria
- 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
- 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
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Niğde, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 25 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Niğde, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.