Eye workouts for better sleep? study tests simple exercise program in nursing homes
NCT ID NCT07261124
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a structured eye exercise program can improve sleep quality in older adults (65+) living in a nursing home. Participants will do eye exercises three times a week for four weeks, guided by a researcher. The goal is to see if these exercises lead to better sleep and healthier sleep habits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oculomotor exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep quality in older adults living in nursing homes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 68 participants. The exercises may not improve sleep for everyone, and results may not apply to older adults outside nursing homes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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A Nursing home facility in Istanbul
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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