NCT07826650 The Impact of Acute Pain on Sleep Parameters in the Insomnia Population and Healthy Controls
| NCT ID | NCT07826650 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Condition | Insomnia |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-08-26 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-08-31 |
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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 80 participants in total. It began in 2026-08-26 with a primary completion date of 2027-08-31.
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Brief Summary
This study investigates how acute exercise-induced muscular pain affects sleep quality and sleep architecture in people with insomnia compared to healthy sleepers. Sleep disturbances and pain often influence each other, creating a negative cycle; however, it remains unclear how acute muscle pain - such as delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after strenuous exercise - alters continuous sleep parameters and pain sensitivity differently in clinical insomnia populations versus healthy controls. Participants will be divided into two groups: individuals with clinical insomnia and age- and sex-matched healthy sleepers. Both groups will undergo a standardized exercise protocol designed to safely induce temporary, acute muscular soreness (DOMS). Objective sleep parameters (measured via wrist Actigraphy) and subjective sleep parameters (measured via sleep diaries), will be monitored before and after the pain induction. The primary goal is to determine whether individuals with insomnia experience greater sleep disruption and altered pain recovery trajectories following an acute painful event compared to healthy individuals.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 60 years * Right-hand and right-foot dominant Exclusion Criteria: * History of any chronic musculoskeletal pain or presence of existing pain during recruitment * Previous major injuries or surgery involving the lower limbs * Sleep disorders other than insomnia * Clinically diagnosed psychiatric disorders * Contraindications to vigorous exercise identified through the physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) * Work night shifts or rotating shift schedules * Pregnant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07826650 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Insomnia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07826650 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07826650 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at guohui-leo.lin@connect.polyu.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07826650 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07826650 clinical trial?
NCT07826650 is sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.
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