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Abstract：
BACKGROUND: 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.
METHODS: 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.
RESULTS: 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.
CONCLUSIONS: 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.
METHODS: 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.
RESULTS: 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.
CONCLUSIONS: 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.
摘要：
背景：患有唐氏综合症（DS）的儿童在人类生物学领域内提供了令人信服的背景，以检查潜在的月球影响。虽然控制月球效应的确切机制仍在调查中，越来越多的科学研究表明，月相和生理之间可能存在联系，物理，和认知参数。这项研究有望揭示月球周期（LCs）与DS儿童的独特生物学之间的复杂相互作用。这项研究调查了LC对生理的潜在影响，物理，和DS儿童的认知参数，专注于睡眠模式，物理性能，和认知能力。
方法：17名DS儿童参与了这项研究。睡眠数据,物理性能指标，在整个LC中收集认知测试结果，包括新月（NM），第一季度,满月（FM），和第三季度。进行了统计分析，以评估这些参数在月相之间的差异。
结果：在睡眠模式中观察到显著差异，在FM阶段总睡眠时间（P<0.01）和睡眠效率（P<0.001）减少。运动前（P<0.001）和运动后（P<0.01）的心率（HR）在LC期间也显示出明显的变化。此外,整个月相的反应时间（RT）具有显着差异（P<0.01）。然而,物理性能指标，包括蹲跳（SJ），sprint,和6分钟步行距离（6MWD），没有显示出明显的变化。
结论：这项研究表明，LC可能对睡眠模式有调节作用，HR,和DS儿童的认知表现。这些发现对护理人员和教育工作者具有实际意义，并强调了在DS儿童的计划时间表和干预措施中考虑与月球相关的变化的重要性。
方法：17名DS儿童参与了这项研究。睡眠数据,物理性能指标，在整个LC中收集认知测试结果，包括新月（NM），第一季度,满月（FM），和第三季度。进行了统计分析，以评估这些参数在月相之间的差异。
结果：在睡眠模式中观察到显著差异，在FM阶段总睡眠时间（P<0.01）和睡眠效率（P<0.001）减少。运动前（P<0.001）和运动后（P<0.01）的心率（HR）在LC期间也显示出明显的变化。此外,整个月相的反应时间（RT）具有显着差异（P<0.01）。然而,物理性能指标，包括蹲跳（SJ），sprint,和6分钟步行距离（6MWD），没有显示出明显的变化。
结论：这项研究表明，LC可能对睡眠模式有调节作用，HR,和DS儿童的认知表现。这些发现对护理人员和教育工作者具有实际意义，并强调了在DS儿童的计划时间表和干预措施中考虑与月球相关的变化的重要性。
