Improving sleep for stroke patients during rehabilitation

SIESTA (Sleep of Inpatients: Empower Staff to Act) for Acute Stroke Rehabilitation - Resubmission 01

NIH-funded research University of Chicago · NIH-10763378

This study is looking at ways to help people recovering from strokes get better sleep, which is really important for healing, by reducing nighttime disruptions and checking for sleep problems, so they can feel stronger and recover more effectively.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Chicago NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Chicago, United States)
Project IDNIH-10763378 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing sleep quality for patients recovering from acute strokes, which is crucial for their rehabilitation. It addresses two main challenges: unnecessary nighttime interruptions from medical care and the risk of undiagnosed sleep disorders. A team of experts will implement and evaluate a tailored intervention, SIESTA-Rehab, designed to promote restorative sleep during the critical rehabilitation phase. By improving sleep, the study aims to support better recovery outcomes and physical function.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are hospitalized for acute stroke rehabilitation.

Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized for acute stroke or those with pre-existing severe sleep disorders may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve recovery and rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients by enhancing their sleep quality.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving sleep quality can enhance recovery outcomes in stroke patients, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

Chicago, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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