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Self-Acupressure and Social Jet Lag in Female Health Sciences Students

Sponsor: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07410936

Registry updated: 2026-08-24

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Description

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.

Interventions

Self-Acupressure Intervention (Other)
Participants receive structured training in self-administered acupressure at predefined acupoints (HT7, SP6, and Yintang). Training is provided face-to-face at baseline. Participants are instructed to apply acupressure daily at home using moderate, comfortable, non-painful pressure. Each session is performed according to the study protocol for a total duration of 12 weeks.
Sham Self-Acupressure (Other)
Participants receive structured training in sham self-acupressure matched to the experimental intervention in frequency, session duration, and pressure. Sham acupressure is applied daily at non-acupoint locations that are not recognized as therapeutic acupressure points, using moderate, comfortable, non-painful pressure, for a total duration of 12 weeks.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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

Conditions

Social Jet Lag Sleep Disturbance Sleep Quality Circadian Rhythm Disruption

Locations

Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Hospital — Niğde, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)

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