Sleep Wake DisordersQMS-SleepNCT07621861
Holy Qur'an Versus Music Sound on Sleep Quality in Children Undergoing Chemotherapy
A study testing Music Therapy and Holy Qur'an Recitation in people with Sleep Wake Disorders, run by Rawand Shafeeq Ali at 1 site in Iraq.
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of listening to Holy Qur'an recitation compared with music sound on sleep quality among children aged 6 to 10 years undergoing chemotherapy. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 10 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Sleep Wake Disorders
- What is being tested?
- Music Therapy and Holy Qur'an Recitation
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIraq
- Study dates
- 29 Oct 2025to Oct 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 6 to 10 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children diagnosed with cancer and currently undergoing chemotherapy
- Aged 6 to 10 years
- Able to hear and respond to sound
Who cannot join
- Children with hearing impairment
- Children with known sleep disorder not related to chemotherapy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Holy Qur'an Versus Music Sound on Sleep Quality Among Children Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of listening to Holy Qur'an recitation compared with music sound on sleep quality among children aged 6 to 10 years undergoing chemotherapy. Sleep disturbances are common in pediatric oncology patients and may negatively affect recovery, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions such as auditory therapy may help improve sleep without medication-related side effects.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Holy Qur'an listening group or a music sound listening group. Each intervention will be applied during bedtime over a specified period. Sleep quality will be assessed using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) and optional sleep diary data.
The study hypothesizes that children who listen to Holy Qur'an recitation will demonstrate greater improvement in sleep quality compared to those who listen to music sound. The findings may provide evidence for safe, culturally appropriate, and non-pharmacological interventions to enhance sleep quality in children undergoing chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Sleep Wake Disorders
- Being tested
- Music Therapy, Holy Qur'an Recitation
- Medical subject headings
- Sleep Wake Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Music TherapyOther
Participants will listen to calming music for 20 minutes before bedtime each night during chemotherapy.
Holy Qur'an RecitationOther
Participants will listen to Holy Qur'an recitation for 20 minutes before bedtime each night during chemotherapy.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| No Intervention: Control Group Receiving Routine Care | No intervention | Participants in this group will receive routine hospital care during chemotherapy without any additional auditory intervention before sleep. No music or Holy Qur'an recitation will be provided. |
| Music Group | Experimental | using music sound 20 minute before bed time Receives: Other: Music Therapy |
| Holy Qur'an Group | Experimental | using holly qurran sound 20 minute before bed time Receives: Other: Holy Qur'an Recitation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Sleep Quality Score children sleep habit questionare (CSHQ-33 item)
The Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) is a 33-item parent-reported questionnaire assessing sleep behavior in children. Total scores range from 33 to 99, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality and more sleep disturbances.
Measured: Baseline and after 1 week of intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jun 2026
- Study start29 Oct 2025
- Primary completionJul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionOct 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sleep Wake DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: a control group receiving routine care, a Holy Qur'an recitation group, and a music sound group. All groups will be followed simultaneously during the study period. Participants will remain in their assigned group throughout the trial, and outcomes will be compared between the three groups to evaluate the effect of the interventions on sleep quality.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rawand Shafeeq Ali
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Rawand Shafeeq Ali, Hawler Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07621861
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RAWAND-SLEEP-2026
- Acronym
- QMS-Sleep
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Holy Qur'an Versus Music Sound on Sleep Quality Among Children Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07621861
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- QMS-Sleep / RAWAND-SLEEP-2026
- Conditions
- Sleep Wake Disorders
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Rawand Shafeeq AliUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 29 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of listening to Holy Qur'an recitation compared with music sound on sleep quality among children aged 6 to 10 years undergoing chemotherapy. Sleep disturbances are common in pediatric oncology patients and may negatively affect recovery, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions such as auditory therapy may help improve sleep without medication-related side effects.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Holy Qur'an listening group or a music sound listening group. Each intervention will be applied during bedtime over a specified period. Sleep quality will be assessed using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) and optional sleep diary data.
The study hypothesizes that children who listen to Holy Qur'an recitation will demonstrate greater improvement in sleep quality compared to those who listen to music sound. The findings may provide evidence for safe, culturally appropriate, and non-pharmacological interventions to enhance sleep quality in children undergoing chemotherapy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: a control group receiving routine care, a Holy Qur'an recitation group, and a music sound group. All groups will be followed simultaneously during the study period. Participants will remain in their assigned group throughout the trial, and outcomes will be compared between the three groups to evaluate the effect of the interventions on sleep quality.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| No Intervention: Control Group Receiving Routine Care | No intervention | –Participants in this group will receive routine hospital care during chemotherapy without any additional auditory intervention before sleep. No music or Holy Qur'an recitation will be provided. |
| Music Group | Experimental | Other: Music Therapyusing music sound 20 minute before bed time |
| Holy Qur'an Group | Experimental | Other: Holy Qur'an Recitationusing holly qurran sound 20 minute before bed time |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 10 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Children diagnosed with cancer and currently undergoing chemotherapy
- Aged 6 to 10 years
- Able to hear and respond to sound
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Children with hearing impairment
- Children with known sleep disorder not related to chemotherapy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Music TherapyParticipants will listen to calming music for 20 minutes before bedtime each night during chemotherapy. | Other | Music Group |
| Holy Qur'an RecitationParticipants will listen to Holy Qur'an recitation for 20 minutes before bedtime each night during chemotherapy. | Other | Holy Qur'an Group |
Primary outcome
Sleep Quality Score children sleep habit questionare (CSHQ-33 item)
Time frame: Baseline and after 1 week of intervention
The Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) is a 33-item parent-reported questionnaire assessing sleep behavior in children. Total scores range from 33 to 99, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality and more sleep disturbances.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Music Therapy and Holy Qur'an Recitation in people with Sleep Wake Disorders, run by Rawand Shafeeq Ali at 1 site in Iraq.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Iraq. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Sleep Quality Score children sleep habit questionare (CSHQ-33 item) (time frame: Baseline and after 1 week of intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jun 2026.