Investigating the association between the lunar cycle and sleep, physiological, cognitive, and physical performance in children with Down syndrome

IF 1.4 Q3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Journal of Education and Health Promotion Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI:10.4103/jehp.jehp_1733_23

Zohra Lammouchi, N. Guelmami, Salma Abedelmalek, Mouna Saidane, Hatem Ghouili, Mahmoud Rebhi, M. Fessi, Mohamed Ben Aissa, Hafsi Bedhioufi, H. Saad, Ismail Dergaa

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Children with Down syndrome (DS) offer a compelling context within the fieldof human biology for examining potential lunar influences. While the exact mechanisms governing lunar effects are still under investigation, a growing body of scientific inquiry suggests possible connections between lunar phases and physiological, physical, and cognitive parameters. This investigation holds promise for uncovering the intricate interplay between lunar cycles (LCs) and the unique biology of children with DS. This study investigated the potential influence of the LC on physiological, physical, and cognitive parameters in children with DS, focusing on sleep patterns, physical performance, and cognitive abilities. Seventeen children with DS participated in this study. Sleep data, physical performance metrics, and cognitive test results were collected throughout the LC, including the new moon (NM), first quarter, full moon (FM), and third quarter. Statistical analyses were conducted to assess the differences in these parameters across lunar phases. Significant differences were observed in sleep patterns, with reduced total sleep time (P < 0.01) and sleep efficiency (P < 0.001) during the FM phase. Heart rates (HRs) before (P < 0.001) and after (P < 0.01) exercise also displayed pronounced changes during LC. Additionally, the reaction time (RT) exhibited a significant difference (P < 0.01) across the lunar phases. However, physical performance metrics, including squat jump (SJ), sprint, and 6-minute walk distance (6MWD), did not show significant variations. This study suggests that LC may have a moderating effect on sleep patterns, HR, and cognitive performance in children with DS. These findings have practical implications for caregivers and educators and highlight the importance of considering lunar-associated variations in planning schedules and interventions for children with DS.

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调查唐氏综合症儿童的月相周期与睡眠、生理、认知和体能表现之间的关系

患有唐氏综合症（DS）的儿童为研究潜在的月相影响提供了令人信服的人类生物学背景。虽然月球影响的确切机制仍在研究之中，但越来越多的科学调查表明，月相与生理、身体和认知参数之间可能存在联系。这项调查有望揭示月相周期（LC）与 DS 儿童独特生物学之间错综复杂的相互作用。本研究调查了月相对 DS 儿童生理、身体和认知参数的潜在影响，重点关注睡眠模式、身体表现和认知能力。 17 名 DS 儿童参与了这项研究。在整个低纬度月期间，包括新月（NM）、第一季度、满月（FM）和第三季度，收集了睡眠数据、身体表现指标和认知测试结果。研究人员进行了统计分析，以评估这些参数在不同月相之间的差异。在睡眠模式方面观察到了显著差异，满月期总睡眠时间减少（P < 0.01），睡眠效率降低（P < 0.001）。运动前（P < 0.001）和运动后（P < 0.01）的心率（HRs）在 LC 期也有明显变化。此外，不同月相的反应时间（RT）也有显著差异（P < 0.01）。然而，身体表现指标，包括蹲跳（SJ）、冲刺和 6 分钟步行距离（6MWD），并没有显示出明显的变化。这项研究表明，月相可能对 DS 儿童的睡眠模式、心率和认知能力有调节作用。这些研究结果对照顾者和教育工作者具有实际意义，并强调了在为 DS 儿童制定计划和干预措施时考虑月相相关变化的重要性。

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