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Ear massage may be key to better sleep after disaster

NCT ID NCT06990789

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those with a PSQI score above 5 Women between the ages of 18-65 Those who volunteered to participate in the research and signed an informed form Those residing in Hatay during the earthquake Those who understand Turkish speech Those who have no obstacles to communication Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not volunteer to participate in the study Those who experience chronic pain of unknown cause Those who have a disease diagnosed by a doctor (obstructive sleep disorder, psychiatric disorders, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, etc., cancer) Those who are pregnant or suspected of being pregnant Those who use prescription/non-prescription medications for sleep * Those who are receiving ongoing complementary therapy (e.g. aroma therapy, massage therapy, foot reflexology, yoga and tai chi) * Those who use food supplements/teas for sleep * Those with auricular plasia or hypoplasia * Those who have an active infection or skin integrity disorder in the ear area (ulcer, eczema, urticaria, surgical incision, etc.) * Those who have responsibilities such as taking care of a baby or the elderly that require waking up at night * Those who work shift jobs

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Conditions

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insomnia

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Sleep perception Sleep quality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abdulgani Turkmen Konteynerkent

    Hatay, DEFNE, 31160, Turkey (Türkiye)

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