Brain Gym Therapy on Quality of Sleep Among Elderly People

NCT06553690 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: braingymHAP-13-S-001
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 120
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the impact of Brain Gym Therapy on the quality of sleep among elderly individuals attending healthcare facilities. The study will explore whether this non-pharmacological intervention can improve sleep quality, which is often compromised in the elderly population due to various health conditions and age-related changes. Participants will undergo Brain Gym Therapy sessions over a specified period, and their sleep quality will be assessed using validated sleep measurement tools. The findings may provide insights into alternative methods for enhancing sleep in older adults.

Conditions

Sleep Disorder; Insomnia; Cognitive Function Abnormal; Old Age; Debility; Brain Gym Therapy

Keywords

Brain Gym Therapy; Sleep Quality; Cognitive Exercise; Non-Pharmacological Intervention; Insomnia in Elderly

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Improvement in Sleep Quality

  The primary outcome measure will assess the improvement in sleep quality among elderly participants who undergo Brain Gym Therapy compared to those receiving standard care. Sleep quality will be evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a validated and widely used instrument that measures various aspects of sleep including duration, latency, efficiency, disturbances, and subjective sleep quality. The PSQI score ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.

  Baseline, Week 4 (post-intervention), and Week 8 (follow-up)

Study Arms (2)

Participants receiving Brain Gym Therapy.

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will undergo Brain Gym Therapy, which consists of a series of structured physical exercises designed to enhance cognitive function and promote relaxation.

Other: Brain Gym Therapy

Participants receiving standard care without Brain Gym Therapy

NO INTERVENTION

standered care

Interventions

Brain Gym Therapy OTHER

Brain Gym Therapy is a structured program of physical movements designed to enhance cognitive function, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. The therapy is based on the principle that specific physical activities can stimulate brain function and improve overall mental and physical well-being.

Also known as: non

Participants receiving Brain Gym Therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Elderly individuals aged 60 years and above. Attending healthcare facilities and able to participate in the study. Experiencing issues with sleep quality, as determined by a score of 5 or higher on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
• Willing and able to provide informed consent. Physically capable of performing gentle physical exercises as part of Brain Gym Therapy

You may not qualify if:

• Severe cognitive impairment or dementia that would impede understanding or participation in the intervention.
• Current participation in another sleep intervention study. Presence of severe medical conditions that contraindicate physical activity (e.g., severe cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders).
• Use of sleep medications that could confound the study results. Recent history (within the past 6 months) of major psychiatric disorders, including severe depression or anxiety.
• Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, would make participation unsafe or not in the best interest of the participant.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Related Publications (1)

• Alanazi MA, Shaban M, Zaky ME. Impact of brain gym therapy on quality of sleep among older adults attending health care facilities. Geriatr Nurs. 2025 Jul-Aug;64:103431. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.103431. Epub 2025 Jun 27.

  PMID: 40580820 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Wake Disorders; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders; Cognition Disorders; Frailty

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nervous System Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Mental Disorders; Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias; Neurocognitive Disorders; Pathologic Processes

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: dr

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 11, 2024
• First Posted: August 14, 2024
• Study Start: August 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 11, 2024
• Study Completion: October 12, 2024
• Last Updated: August 14, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08