Circadian-based acupressure for better sleep in nursing home residents
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupressure timed to your body's natural rhythms can improve sleep quality. You may join if you are over 60, live in a nursing home, and have had poor sleep for at least a month.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older
- You can communicate and fill out forms in Indonesian
- You have lived in the nursing home for at least 3 months
- You have a score of 25 or higher on a thinking and memory test (MMSE)
- You have poor sleep (PSQI score of 5 or higher) in the past month
- You agree to take part in the research
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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