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Exercise eases PTSD and improves sleep in quake survivors, study finds

NCT ID NCT07474259

Symptom relief Sponsor: Malatya Turgut Ozal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a three-week aerobic exercise program could reduce PTSD symptoms and improve sleep in 82 adults who survived the February 2023 earthquake in Turkey. Participants were randomly assigned to either supervised exercise sessions or a control group. Researchers measured changes in PTSD severity and sleep quality using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
moderate-intensity aerobic exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people with PTSD feel better and sleep more soundly.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study in a specific group (earthquake survivors). Results may not apply to everyone with PTSD, and the benefits might fade over time.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

82 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Experienced the February 6, 2023 earthquake * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Able to read and understand Turkish * Provided written informed consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years or older than 65 years * Incomplete or invalid questionnaire responses * Insufficient literacy to complete the study instruments * History of severe psychiatric diagnosis

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Conditions

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insomnia Parasomnias post-traumatic stress disorder sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Post-traumatic stress disorder Sleep disturbance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Malatya Turgut Ozal University Training and Research Hospital

    Malatya, Malatya, 44330, Turkey (Türkiye)

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