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The Effect of Exercise on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Sleep Quality in Individuals Affected by the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes

NCT06388876 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 38

Last updated 2024-04-29

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Summary

Natural disasters can have adverse impacts on both physical and mental health. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sleep disorders are among the most common problems seen after natural disasters. Exercise may represent a safe, cost-effective, accessible, non-pharmacological method for treating PTSD and sleep problems. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise interventions on PTSD and sleep quality in young individuals affected by the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye.

Conditions

  • Earthquake
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Interventions

OTHER

Exercise

Members of the exercise group received an exercise intervention twice a week for six weeks accompanied by a physiotherapist.

OTHER

lifestyle advice

At the beginning of the program, the members of the individuals were given lifestyle recommendations, both verbally and in writing (in the form of a brochure) within the scope of a common training initiative.The individuals groups received both written (brochure) and verbal training within the scope of lifestyle recommendations (the effects of planned and regular exercise, sleep problems, methods of coping with stress, etc.).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

    collaborator OTHER

  • Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • bahar külünkoğlu, assoc. prof. · Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-04-01
Primary Completion
2023-06-15
Completion
2023-07-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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