Status:
COMPLETED
Ear Massage and Sleep Quality in Earthquake-Affected Women
Lead Sponsor:
Mersin University
Conditions:
Sleep Quality
Sleep Perception
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose is study is to vestigate the effect of self-administered ear massage on the sleep quality of women affected by the earthquake.
Detailed Description
Sleep is a necessary process for the body to renew and maintain functions. Sleep, which begins with the activation of the anterior hypothalamus region in the brain, occurs in two main stages: REM (Rap...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Those with a PSQI score above 5 Women between the ages of 18-65 Those who volunteered to participate in the research and signed an informed form Those residing in Hatay during the earthquake Those who understand Turkish speech Those who have no obstacles to communication
Exclusion
- Those who do not volunteer to participate in the study Those who experience chronic pain of unknown cause Those who have a disease diagnosed by a doctor (obstructive sleep disorder, psychiatric disorders, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, etc., cancer) Those who are pregnant or suspected of being pregnant Those who use prescription/non-prescription medications for sleep
- Those who are receiving ongoing complementary therapy (e.g. aroma therapy, massage therapy, foot reflexology, yoga and tai chi)
- Those who use food supplements/teas for sleep
- Those with auricular plasia or hypoplasia
- Those who have an active infection or skin integrity disorder in the ear area (ulcer, eczema, urticaria, surgical incision, etc.)
- Those who have responsibilities such as taking care of a baby or the elderly that require waking up at night
- Those who work shift jobs
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 30 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 20 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06990789
Start Date
June 30 2025
End Date
December 20 2025
Last Update
January 6 2026
Active Locations (1)
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Abdulgani Turkmen Konteynerkent
Hatay, DEFNE, Turkey (Türkiye), 31160