Recreational Badminton, Sleep and Melatonin

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Recreational Badminton: It is well established that regular exercise has positive effects on both physiological and psychological health. Existing research indicates that regular physical activity reduces sleep latency, increases sleep duration, and improves overall sleep quality. Furthermore, exercise can contribute to the regulation of circadian rhythms by influencing the secretion of the hormone melatonin. Consequently, experts recommend exercise programs to individuals to improve their health status, sleep, and quality of life. It has been noted that exercise facilitates falling asleep, promotes deeper sleep, and enhances how individuals feel upon waking in the morning. However, studies directly comparing melatonin secretion and sleep quality between individuals who engage in recreational exercise and those who do not remain limited. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis between these two groups to more clearly elucidate the effects of recreational exercise on sleep. The findings are expected

To be used for comparison purposes. There is no intervention.: Saliva samples will be collected from this group without any intervention.

Study summary

Poor sleep quality is increasingly prevalent among physically inactive young adults and is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes. Regular physical activity may improve sleep quality and circadian regulation, although evidence regarding recreational sports remains limited. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a 4 week supervised recreational badminton program on sleep quality and salivary melatonin concentrations in physically inactive young adults. Participants were randomly assigned to either a badminton intervention group or a control group. Sleep quality and salivary melatonin levels were assessed before and after the intervention.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Salivary Melatonin Measurements — 3 MONTHS
  Melatonin levels will be determined using saliva samples collected from participants at three different times of the day (8:00 AM, 8:00 PM, and 12:00 AM). Analyses will be performed using the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method.

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