Sleep Wake Disorders
Conditions
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of listening to Holy Qur'an recitation compared with music sound on sleep quality among children aged 6 to 10 years undergoing chemotherapy. Sleep disturbances are common in pediatric oncology patients and may negatively affect recovery, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions such as auditory therapy may help improve sleep without medication-related side effects. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Holy Qur'an listening group or a music sound listening group. Each intervention will be applied during bedtime over a specified period. Sleep quality will be assessed using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) and optional sleep diary data. The study hypothesizes that children who listen to Holy Qur'an recitation will demonstrate greater improvement in sleep quality compared to those who listen to music sound. The findings may provide evidence for safe, culturally appropriate, and non-pharmacological interventions to enhance sleep quality in children undergoing chemotherapy.
Interventions
OTHERMusic Therapy
Participants will listen to calming music for 20 minutes before bedtime each night during chemotherapy.
OTHERHoly Qur'an Recitation
Participants will listen to Holy Qur'an recitation for 20 minutes before bedtime each night during chemotherapy.
Sponsors
Rawand Shafeeq Ali
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Masking description
This study will use an open-label design with no masking. Participants, care providers, and investigators will be aware of group assignments because the interventions involve listening to different audio types (Holy Qur'an recitation, music sound, or routine care), which cannot be concealed. Outcome measures will be collected using standardized questionnaires to minimize potential bias.
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: a control group receiving routine care, a Holy Qur'an recitation group, and a music sound group. All groups will be followed simultaneously during the study period. Participants will remain in their assigned group throughout the trial, and outcomes will be compared between the three groups to evaluate the effect of the interventions on sleep quality.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 10 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Children diagnosed with cancer and currently undergoing chemotherapy * Aged 6 to 10 years * Able to hear and respond to sound
Exclusion criteria
* Children with hearing impairment * Children with known sleep disorder not related to chemotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep Quality Score children sleep habit questionare (CSHQ-33 item) | Baseline and after 1 week of intervention | The Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) is a 33-item parent-reported questionnaire assessing sleep behavior in children. Total scores range from 33 to 99, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality and more sleep disturbances. |
Countries
Iraq
Outcome results
None listed