Effectiveness of a Sleep Hygiene Education in Female Para Athletes (NCT07440589) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of a Sleep Hygiene Education in Female Para Athletes
Turkey (Türkiye)12 participantsStarted 2026-02-27
Plain-language summary
It is imperative to recognise elite female sitting volleyball players as a high-risk group with regard to sleep deprivation. However, there is a paucity of research investigating the efficacy of sleep hygiene education for this demographic.
The objective of this study is to The present study aims to examine the effect of sleep hygiene education on sleep quality and behaviour in elite female sitting volleyball players using mixed methods.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being an elite athlete who is a member of the Turkey Women's National Sitting Volleyball Team.
* Actively participating in regular training sessions and competitions.
* Willingness to participate in the planned sleep hygiene education program throughout the study period.
* Having sufficient cognitive capacity to complete the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Athlete Sleep Behavior Questionnaire (ASBQ).
* Agreeing to participate in focus group interviews.
* Providing voluntary participation and signing an informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to participate regularly in training sessions during the study period due to acute injury, illness, or surgical intervention.
* Failure to attend the education program or assessment procedures regularly.
* Incomplete completion of data collection instruments or non-participation in focus group interviews.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Changes in Sleep Behavior Scores as Measured by the Turkish Version of the Athlete (Sleep Behavior Questionnaire (ASBQ).
Timeframe: Baseline (Pre-intervention) and Approximately 30 days after the intervention.
2
Change from Baseline in Global Sleep Quality Score Assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
Timeframe: Baseline (Pre-intervention) and Approximately 30 days after the intervention.
3
Qualitative Assessment of Behavioral Changes and Sleep Hygiene Perceptions via Semi-Structured Focus Group Interviews
Timeframe: Conducted after the 30-day post-test data collection.