The Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Sleep and Anxiety

NCT05363787 | Completed Results

• 1 other identifier: KaratayUBS
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 68
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the therapeutic touch applied to the sleep patterns of individuals aged 65-85 years with chronic diseases who are treated in the Neurology Intensive Care Unit of Ankara City Hospital, taking into account the circadian cycle.The type of the research is the experimental model with pre-test and post-test control group.Ankara City Hospital has included the research population in the last year. It will consist of 1593 patients between the ages of 65-85 who are hospitalized in the Neurology Intensive Care Unit.Experimental and control groups will be created with simple randomization in randomization.The data were obtained from the socio-demographic characteristics form and the sleep pattern form developed by the researcher. will be collected with

Conditions

Nurse-Patient Relations; Sleep Disorder; Therapeutic Adherence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Visual Analogue Scale

  The Visual Analogue Scale - Anxiety Subtest (VAS-Anxiety) was used to measure anxiety levels. Scores ranged from 0 to 100, where 0 represents no anxiety and 100 represents the highest possible anxiety. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome. Patients marked their anxiety level on the scale, and this score was recorded as the outcome measure.

  pretest (Measurements taken during the initial consultation)

• Comparison of Sleep Duration and Sleep Onset Difficulties by Group at Measurement Times (Sleep Duration)

  In this measurement, the sleep duration was recorded as subjective data by the researcher. (Calculated based on the intended bedtime and wake-up time)

  pretest (Measurements taken during the initial consultation)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Visual Analogue Scale

  posttest (three weeks after the pre-test)

• Comparison of Sleep Duration and Sleep Onset Difficulties by Group at Measurement Times (Sleep Duration)

  posttest (three weeks after the pre-test)

Study Arms (2)

The effect of therapeutic touch on sleep patterns of elderly patients

EXPERIMENTAL

The important effects of the therapeutic approach made by the researcher to the elderly patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit will be evaluated.

Other: therapeutic touch

Determining the sleep pattern of the Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

It will be evaluated whether there is a change in sleep patterns without intervention in the control group.

Interventions

therapeutic touch OTHER

Therapeutic Touch (TT) is an evidence-based holistic treatment method in which universal energy is used intentionally and with compassion for a specific purpose, in order to contribute to one's balance and recovery.In a world dominated by technology, one can lose touch with our inner self. We lose our intuitive abilities for beautiful everyday sensations of nature, the surrounding environment, and various visual and auditory elements. The Therapeutic Touch is an ancient Ayurvedic self-massage technique that connects your body to your soul.It is also used in therapeutic communication. Therapeutic communication is the process of influencing and being influenced by one another. It consists of individual-centered, purposeful, planned, effective and satisfying actions.

The effect of therapeutic touch on sleep patterns of elderly patients

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being in the age range of 65-85 years
• Having a Chronic Disease
• The patient is receiving treatment at the hospital

You may not qualify if:

• Not in the age range of 65-85 years
• Not being able to communicate (being intubated, having hearing impairment, etc.)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• KTO Karatay University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Berna Bayır

Karatay, Konya, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Sleep Wake Disorders

Interventions

Therapeutic Touch

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Health Behavior; Behavior; Nervous System Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Spiritual Therapies

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Dr. Berna BAYIR
• Organization: KTO Karatay University

berna.bayir@karatay.edu.tr

05065422424

Study Officials

• Berna Bayır

  KTO Karatay University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: No
• Restrictive Agreement: No

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 28, 2022
• First Posted: May 6, 2022
• Study Start: January 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: January 23, 2023
• Study Completion: August 15, 2023
• Last Updated: April 13, 2026
• Results First Posted: April 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2022-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)