Sleep and relaxation training may ease anxiety and improve diabetes control

NCT ID NCT06960408

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether teaching people with type 2 diabetes about good sleep habits and a simple relaxation exercise can help them sleep better, feel less anxious, and improve their blood sugar control. Fifty-two adults with poor sleep quality will be followed for six months. The goal is to see if these lifestyle changes can make a real difference in managing diabetes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: sleep hygiene education and progressive relaxation exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people with type 2 diabetes sleep better, feel less anxious, and improve blood sugar control.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gazi University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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