Holy Qur'an Versus Music Sound on Sleep Quality in Children Undergoing Chemotherapy

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Sleep Wake Disorders Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

6 year–10 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hiwa Cancer Hospital

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Children diagnosed with cancer and currently undergoing chemotherapy
Aged 6 to 10 years
Able to hear and respond to sound

Exclusion criteria

Children with hearing impairment
Children with known sleep disorder not related to chemotherapy

Treatment and study plan

Music Therapy

Other

Participants will listen to calming music for 20 minutes before bedtime each night during chemotherapy.

Holy Qur'an Recitation

Other

Participants will listen to Holy Qur'an recitation for 20 minutes before bedtime each night during chemotherapy.

Primary outcomes

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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rawand Shafeeq Ali

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Holy Qur'an Versus Music Sound on Sleep Quality Among Children Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: QMS-Sleep

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jun 2, 2026
Registry last updated: Jun 2, 2026

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