Improving sleep for stroke patients during rehabilitation
SIESTA (Sleep of Inpatients: Empower Staff to Act) for Acute Stroke Rehabilitation - Resubmission 01
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 type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-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
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arora, Vineet — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Arora, Vineet
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.