Mental and Behavioural Disorders Ramadan-related sleep disturbance (poor sleep quality/sleep disturbances and insomnia symptoms)
Conditions
Interventions
Smartphone guided slow paced breathing
Usual presleep routine
Sponsors
Mohamed Hamdi
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male university student-athletes (second-year) enrolled at the High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, Tunisia Age = 18 years Regular sports participation (= 3 training sessions per week) Commitment to observe Ramadan fasting throughout the study period Ability to understand and complete the study questionnaires in Arabic Intermediate chronotype on the Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed sleep disorder (e.g., chronic insomnia, sleep apnea) Diagnosed psychiatric disorder Chronic medical illness or condition affecting sleep/health Regular consumption of high-caffeine supplements or energy drinks Previous participation in a structured breathing, relaxation, or mindfulness program Inability/unwillingness to complete questionnaires or comply with study procedures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleep quality (PSQI global score, 0–21; higher = poorer sleep quality) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Insomnia severity (Insomnia Severity Index, ISI total score, 0–28);Daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale, ESS total score, 0–24);Psychological well-being (WHO-5 Well-Being Index total score, 0–25);Psychological distress (DASS-21 depression, anxiety, and stress subscale scores);Sleep duration and sleep disturbances (PSQI component scores) | — |
Countries
Tunisia
Contacts
Public ContactHamdi Chtouro
Head of the High Institute of Sport and Physical Education University of Sfax
Outcome results
None listed