Resistance Exercise and Sleep Quality by Chronotype

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-35
SponsorMedipol University

About this trial

This study examines whether doing moderate resistance exercises in the morning can improve sleep quality and well-being in young adults. Participants with different daily activity patterns (morning or evening types) will take part in an 8-week online exercise program. The study will compare how exercise affects sleep, mood, and daily rhythm across these groups.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age between 18 and 35 years

Generally healthy, with mild to moderate sleep disturbance as categorized by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Body Mass Index (BMI) < 35 kg/m²

No physical or organic limitations or diseases that would prevent participation in physical activity

Disqualifiers

Current use of medications or psychotherapeutic drugs for insomnia or other psychiatric disorders

Use of melatonin or other sleep aids in the past month

Currently performing any aerobic or mind-body exercise classes (e.g., yoga, Pilates)

Habitual daytime napping

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Moderate-Intensity Resistance Exercise Program

Treatment groups

64 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators