Effect of Health Promotion Model-Based Oculomotor Exercise Program on Sleep Quality in Older Adults

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of a Health Promotion Model-based oculomotor exercise program on sleep quality among older adults living in a nursing home.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does the Health Promotion Model-based oculomotor exercise program improve sleep quality in older adults living in a nursing home? Does participation in the program enhance self-efficacy and promote better health behaviors related to sleep?

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged 65 years or older

Residing in the nursing home for at least 6 months

Scoring 4 or above on the Mini-Cog test

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score ≥ 5 (indicating poor sleep quality)

Disqualifiers

Older adults unable to perform self-care independently

Older adults with dizziness or balance problems

Participants who are hospitalized for any reason during the follow-up or exercise sessions will be excluded from the study

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Oculomotor Exercise Program

Treatment groups

68 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups