Effects of exercise and music on sleep and emotional well-being in children with epilepsy
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise and Music Recital on Sleep, Quality of Life and Emotional State in Children With Epilepsy
This study is testing whether relaxation exercises and music can help improve sleep and emotional well-being in children with epilepsy aged 9-16.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 9 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TC Erciyes University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kayseri) |
| Trial ID | NCT06300814 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates how progressive relaxation exercises and music recitals impact sleep quality, emotional states, and overall quality of life in children aged 9-16 with epilepsy. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial, it involves three groups: one receiving progressive relaxation exercises, another participating in music recitals, and a control group. Data will be collected through various questionnaires administered to both the children and their mothers before and after the interventions, which will occur five days a week for four weeks. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of these interventions in improving the well-being of children with epilepsy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 9-16 with epilepsy who do not have other chronic or genetic diseases and are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients with additional chronic or genetic diseases, or those with mental, visual, or hearing impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide non-pharmacological interventions to enhance sleep quality and emotional health in children with epilepsy.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of exercise and music for children with epilepsy is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 9-16, * Does not have a chronic or genetic disease other than epilepsy, * No mental, visual or hearing impairment, * Having a mother who is at least a primary school graduate, * Both he and his mother are open to communication and cooperation, * Children who both themselves and their mothers volunteer to participate in the research and give verbal and written consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Not between the ages of 9-16, * Having a chronic or genetic disease other than epilepsy, * Mentally, visually or hearing impaired, * Mothers who are not primary school graduates, * Both he and his mother are not open to communication and cooperation, * Neither they nor their mothers volunteered to participate in the research, * Children and mothers without smart phones
Where this trial is running
Kayseri
- Erciyes University — Kayseri, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Emre Usta — TC Erciyes University
- Study coordinator: Emre Usta
- Email: usta_emre_1907@hotmail.com
- Phone: 05377171571
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.