Effects of sleep quality on recovery after heart surgery

The Effects of Non-pharmacological Interventions on the Quality of Sleep in Cardiac Surgical Patients

Not applicable Interventional Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center · NCT06527105

This study tests whether using eye masks and ear plugs to improve sleep can help adults recover better after heart surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorAmrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center Academic / other
Locations1 site (Kochi, Kerala)
Trial IDNCT06527105 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates how sleep quality impacts recovery outcomes in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. It focuses on the use of eye masks and ear plugs to improve sleep in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting, where patients often experience sleep deprivation due to the hospital environment. By assessing the relationship between enhanced sleep quality and postoperative complications such as delirium and atrial fibrillation, the study aims to identify potential interventions that could improve patient recovery. The study will include adult patients aged over 18 years who are scheduled for cardiac surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients over 18 years old who are scheduled for elective cardiac surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with preoperative psychological disorders, those on mechanical ventilation for more than 12 hours, or those using sleep medications may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved recovery outcomes and reduced complications for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using eye masks and ear plugs in this context may be novel, other studies have indicated that improving sleep quality can positively affect postoperative outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult cardiac surgical patients aged above 18years undergoing elective cardiac surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not willing to give consent
* Preoperative sleep medications use
* Preoperative psychological disorders, on mechanical ventilation for \>12hrs, dementia, cerebrovascular accident

Where this trial is running

Kochi, Kerala

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions SleepAtrial FibrillationDelirium, PostoperativeComplications, PostoperativeCardiac surgerySleep quality
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.