Study reveals how school schedules drain Students' brains
NCT ID NCT07644611
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how the timing and amount of classes and exams affect mental tiredness, sleepiness, and thinking skills in 30 physiotherapy and psychology students. Researchers will measure things like mental fatigue, sleep quality, and performance on simple tasks at different times. The goal is to find better ways to schedule classes and exams to help students learn and perform their best.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of undergraduate physiotherapy and psychology students enrolled at LUDES Institute (Lugano, Switzerland), who are at least 18 years old and regularly attending scheduled classes. Participants are recruited from cohorts currently following standard curricula and represent a mix of male and female students.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled as a physiotherapy or psychology student at LUDES Institute. * Age 18 years or older at the time of consent. * No self-reported major neurological disorders or conditions that would impair cognitive or physical testing. * Self-reported clinical sleep disorders. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of psychostimulants (e.g., caffeine, energy drinks) before or during scheduled study sessions. * Vigorous exercise prior to testing sessions. * Melatonin intake. * Recent travel involving more than 3 time zones or shift/part-time shift work. * Absence from more than 25% of total scheduled lesson time
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Locations
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LUDES - Istituto Universitario Professionale
RECRUITINGLugano, Canton Ticino, 6912, Switzerland
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