NCT07644611 Sleep, Mental Fatigue, and Performance in Students
| NCT ID | NCT07644611 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | L.U.de.S. Sagl |
| Condition | Mental Fatigue |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-07-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-20 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2026-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-20.
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Brief Summary
This observational, prospective, within-subject study will examine how the volume and timing of physiotherapy and psychology classes and exams at LUDES Institute influence mental fatigue, sleepiness, motivation, executive function, and physical performance in university students. Approximately 30 students aged 18 years or older will complete repeated assessments at baseline (no formal academic activities), during a regular theoretical class, and, when feasible, during an exam session. At each time point, participants will undergo non-invasive measurements including self-reported mental fatigue (visual analogue scale), sleepiness (Karolinska Sleepiness Scale), motivation (Motivational States Scale), cognitive performance (Encephalapp Stroop task), and handgrip strength and endurance with perceived exertion ratings, alongside sleep diaries and wrist actigraphy. The primary endpoint is the pre-to post-session change in mental fatigue and cognitive performance, with secondary endpoints capturing sleep and circadian metrics, physical performance, motivation, and exam grades. Mixed-effects models will be used to test how class/exam duration, time of day, sleep quantity and quality, and chronotype relate to psychobiological responses, with the goal of informing evidence-based scheduling and workload policies in health-profession education.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled as a physiotherapy or psychology student at LUDES Institute. * Age 18 years or older at the time of consent. * No self-reported major neurological disorders or conditions that would impair cognitive or physical testing. * Self-reported clinical sleep disorders. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of psychostimulants (e.g., caffeine, energy drinks) before or during scheduled study sessions. * Vigorous exercise prior to testing sessions. * Melatonin intake. * Recent travel involving more than 3 time zones or shift/part-time shift work. * Absence from more than 25% of total scheduled lesson time
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07644611 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Mental Fatigue. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07644611 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07644611 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Jacopo.VITALE@uniludes.ch for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07644611 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Lugano, Switzerland.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07644611 clinical trial?
NCT07644611 is sponsored by L.U.de.S. Sagl. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.