Understanding how sleep affects delirium in ICU patients
Evaluating the Role of Sleep in the Development of Intensive Care Unit Delirium
This study is looking at how sleep patterns might affect older adults who are in the ICU after thoracic surgery, to see if poor sleep could lead to confusion or delirium during their hospital stay, with the goal of finding ways to help them feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11087537 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between sleep patterns and the development of delirium in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). It focuses on older adults, particularly those undergoing thoracic surgery, to evaluate how disrupted sleep may contribute to cognitive dysfunction during their ICU stay. By assessing patients' sleep before and during their ICU admission, the study aims to identify predictors of delirium and improve patient outcomes. The approach includes monitoring sleep architecture and duration to understand its impact on cognitive health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 65 and older who are scheduled for thoracic surgery and will require ICU care post-operatively.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 years or those not undergoing thoracic surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing delirium in ICU patients, enhancing their recovery and long-term cognitive health.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between sleep and delirium has been suggested, this research takes a novel approach by rigorously evaluating baseline sleep in ICU patients, making it a potentially groundbreaking investigation.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- Vanderbilt University — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cordoza, Makayla — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Cordoza, Makayla
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.