Sleep Quality and dAGE Intake in Preschool Children

Completed

• Conditions: Child Nutrition Disorders

• Registration Number: NCT07062640
• Lead Sponsor: Karabuk University

Brief Summary

The aim was to evaluate the relationship between dietary AGE intake and sleep quality and some nutrient intake of healthy children aged 3-5 years registered in various nurseries in Ankara. The main question that the study aimed to answer is:

Does dietary AGE intake affect sleep quality in preschool children? 304 children (140 girls, 164 boys) were included in the study. According to the SDSC scale, 67.5% of the participants were at risk of sleep disorders. The dAGE intake of children at risk of sleep disorders was significantly higher compared to children with normal sleep status.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-04-28
• Study Completion: 2025-06-13
• Status Verified: 2025-07
• Study First Submitted: 2025-07-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-07-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-03
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-14
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 304

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals must be between 3-5 years old

Individuals must participate in the study voluntarily

Individuals must not have cognitive dysfunction

They must be able to answer the survey questions

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals are not 3-5 years old

Individuals do not want to participate in the study voluntarily

Individuals have cognitive dysfunction

Inability to answer survey questions

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
sleep quality	Baseline	To categorize sleep disturbances in children, the psychometric properties were evaluated using the 27-item Likert-type rating scale, the SDSC. The total score is 26 - 130. As the score increases, sleep quality deteriorates.
dAGE intake	Baseline	Dietary AGE measurements were calculated based on the database of Uribarri et al. A 24-hour retrospective food consumption record was obtained from the children.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey