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.
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。