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Resistance Training, Nano-Curcumin and Insomnia

Effects of Evening Resistance Training and Nano-Curcumin on Insomnia Severity and Neuroendocrine–Inflammatory Biomarkers

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20251112067968N2
Enrollment
80
Registered
2026-04-01
Start date
2025-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

Insomnia Disorder. Sleep disorders not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Evening resistance training plus nano-curcumin supplementation. Resistance training perform three sessions per week for 12 weeks that were conducted between 17:00
65% 1RM in weeks four to six
70% 1RM in weeks seven to ninth
and 75% 1RM in weeks ten to twelve. Each resistance session include 3 sets with 8-12 repetition with 90-120 seconds rest intervals. Also, participants consume nano-curcumin (Exir Nano Sina Company, Ir
and 75% 1RM in weeks ten to twelve. Each resistance session include 3 sets with 8-12 repetition with 90-120 seconds rest intervals. Also, participants consume capsules contained inert microcrystalline
taken twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks. Intervention 3: Intervention group 3: Nano-curcumin suppleme

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male university students aged 18–25 years Insomnia Severity Index score = 10 Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index global score = 5 Clinician-confirmed diagnosis of Insomnia Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria with difficulty initiating sleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, and/or early morning awakening occurring = 3 nights per week for = 3 months Presence of clinically meaningful daytime impairment including fatigue, mood disturbance, or cognitive or academic dysfunction No participation in structured resistance training within the previous 6 months Maintenance of regular daytime schedules and stable living conditions during the study period

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Physician-diagnosed sleep disorders other than insomnia including obstructive sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome High risk of obstructive sleep apnea based on STOP-Bang questionnaire Shift work within the previous 3 months Current smoking Alcohol intake greater than 2 standard drinks per week Chronic inflammatory, endocrine, cardiovascular, metabolic, or neurological disease Use of hypnotics, antidepressants, corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medications, or dietary supplements known to affect sleep or inflammatory status within the prior 3 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Total score of insomnia severity index. Timepoint: At baseline before randomization and at week12 after completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Insomnia Severity Index questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Total sleep time. Timepoint: Before intervention and after completing 12 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Consensus Sleep Diary core version.;Wake after sleep onset. Timepoint: Before intervention and after completing 12 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Consensus Sleep Diary core version.;Sleep efficiency. Timepoint: Before intervention and after completing 12 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Consensus Sleep Diary core version.;Creatinine-normalized overnight urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin. Timepoint: Before intervention and after completing 12 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: Enzyme linked immunoassay for urinary six sulfatoxymelatonin with creatinine normalization.;Cortisol awakening response. Timepoint: Before intervention and after completing 12 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: High sensitivity salivary enzyme immunoassay for cortisol.;Serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentration. Timepoint: Before intervention and after completing 12 weeks of intervention. Method of measurement: High sensitivity enzyme linked immunosorbent assay for serum interleukin six.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAkram Jafari

Islamic Azad University

jafari.akm@gmail.com+98 38 3336 1001

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026