Ear massage may be key to better sleep after disaster
NCT ID NCT06990789
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a self-applied ear massage, done twice daily for two weeks, could improve sleep quality in 60 women affected by the earthquake in Hatay. Participants used a sleep tracker and filled out questionnaires to measure changes. The goal was to see if this simple, at-home technique could help ease sleep problems without medication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- self-applied ear massage
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple technique could offer a low-cost, drug-free way to improve sleep for people under stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or due to the placebo effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Abdulgani Turkmen Konteynerkent
Hatay, DEFNE, 31160, Turkey (Türkiye)
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