CompletedNot Applicable

Aerobic Exercise Intervention for PTSD Symptoms and Sleep Quality After Earthquake

Turkey (Türkiye)82 participantsStarted 2025-09-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effects of a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise program on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and sleep quality among earthquake survivors living in temporary accommodation centers. Participants are randomly assigned to either an exercise intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participates in supervised aerobic exercise sessions twice per week for three weeks. PTSD symptoms and sleep quality are assessed before and after the intervention using validated measurement tools. The study aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of structured aerobic exercise in improving psychological well-being and sleep quality among individuals affected by natural disasters.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Experienced the February 6, 2023 earthquake * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Able to read and understand Turkish * Provided written informed consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years or older than 65 years * Incomplete or invalid questionnaire responses * Insufficient literacy to complete the study instruments * History of severe psychiatric diagnosis

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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Change in Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms

Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks (post-intervention)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07474259

SponsorMalatya Turgut Ozal University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-15

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