Improving sleep health in older adults through education
Effects of Sleep Hygiene Education on Sleep Health in Adults Ages 50-80
This study is testing if teaching older adults better sleep habits through videos and text reminders can help them sleep better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Black Hills State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Spearfish, South Dakota) |
| Trial ID | NCT06129045 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance sleep hygiene practices among older adults aged 50-80 by providing educational interventions. Participants will be divided into three groups: one receiving a one-time educational video, another receiving the video plus daily text message reminders, and a control group with no intervention. The effectiveness of these interventions will be assessed using both subjective measures and objective data collected from wearable technology over a six-week period. Participants will track their sleep patterns and physiological markers to evaluate improvements in sleep health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults aged 50-80 who own a smartphone capable of receiving text messages.
Not a fit: Patients with untreated diagnosed sleep disorders such as insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved sleep quality and overall health in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with educational interventions aimed at improving sleep hygiene, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * own a smartphone with the capability of receiving text messages. Exclusion Criteria: * an untreated diagnosed sleep disorder such as insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea * inability to wear the device on their wrist
Where this trial is running
Spearfish, South Dakota
- Black Hills State University — Spearfish, South Dakota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ashley M Pfeiffer, DPT — Black Hills State University
- Study coordinator: Ashley M Pfeiffer, DPT
- Email: ashley.pfeiffer@bhsu.edu
- Phone: 16053815370
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.