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Morning larks vs night owls: does chronotype shape balance and brain power?

NCT ID NCT07691866

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul Gedik University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a person's chronotype — being a morning person or an evening person — influences how their balance and cognitive skills (like attention and memory) work together. Researchers will test healthy adults aged 18-35 using surveys, balance tasks, and attention tests. The goal is to understand if the time of day affects these abilities differently depending on chronotype.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the study finds clear links, it could help tailor balance training or cognitive tasks to a person's internal clock for better performance.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study (40 people) that only measures associations, not causes. Results may not apply to older adults or people with health conditions.

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Healty young people

Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18-35 years old * Not using any neuropsychiatric medication * Not having undergone lower extremity surgery * Having at least a bachelor's degree Exclusion Criteria: * A history of a neurological disease * A history of a neuropsychiatric disease * Individuals with an intermediate type according to the Horne-Ostberg questionnaire results

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Locations

  • Istanbul Gedik Uni

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34771, Turkey (Türkiye)

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