Effects of Short Daytime Nap on Neurocognitive Functioning and Behavior in Chinese Primary School Children
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 654
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in objectively measured cognitive performance (inhibitory control)
研究概览
简要总结
Previous studies showed that insufficient sleep has a negative impact on children's physical and psychological health. Napping was found to decrease sleepiness and improve daytime functioning in adults and adolescents. The effects of napping on children, however, is unknown. The current study aims to test the effects of short daytime classroom naps on daytime functioning and behaviour in elementary school children.
详细描述
This study is an interventional study testing the effects of short daytime nap on children's cognitive functioning and daytime behaviour. Primary school children will be randomised to either experimental (nap) or control group (no nap) by class. Measurements include parent-report questionnaires, children's self-report questionnaires, and cognitive tasks.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Assessors who are responsible for conducting the cognitive tests are blinded to the group allocation.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 5 Years 至 15 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Children from grade 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6
排除标准
- •Children ages 4 or younger, ages 15 or older
研究组 & 干预措施
Experimental Group (nap)
The experimental group will be allowed to take a brief nap daily on school days during the study period.
干预措施: Nap (Behavioral)
Control Group (no nap)
The control group will not be allowed to take daily nap on school days during the study period.
结局指标
主要结局
Change in objectively measured cognitive performance (inhibitory control)
时间窗: Day 1 (before napping), Day 1 (after napping), two weeks and two months after intervention
false alarm rate (%) in Go-no go task
Change in objectively measured cognitive performance (sustained attention)
时间窗: Day 1 (before napping), Day 1 (after napping), two weeks and two months after intervention
Reaction time (ms) in psychomotor vigilance task
Change in objectively measured cognitive performance (working memory)
时间窗: Day 1 (before napping), Day 1 (after napping), two weeks and two months after intervention
reaction time (ms) in match to sample task
次要结局
- Change in daytime behaviour (emotional & behavioural problems)(Day 1 (before napping), Day 1 (after napping), two weeks and two months after intervention)
- Change in daytime sleepiness(Day 1 (before napping), Day 1 (after napping), two weeks and two months after intervention)
- Change in daytime behaviour (ADHD symptoms)(Day 1 (before napping), Day 1 (after napping), two weeks and two months after intervention)
研究者
Dr. Shirley Xin Li
Assistant Professor
The University of Hong Kong