Evaluating sleep and circadian health in ICU survivors

Compromised Sleep and Circadian Health After Critical Illness: From Diagnosis to Prediction (CHRONOCRIT)

Observational Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida · NCT05995132

This study looks at how being in the ICU affects sleep and daily rhythms in patients, to see if it can help improve their recovery after they leave the hospital.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment271 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorInstitut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lleida)
Trial IDNCT05995132 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the impact of critical illness on sleep and circadian rhythms in patients who have been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers will assess the expression of microRNA profiles to identify alterations in sleep and circadian health during ICU stays and follow up with patients at 3 and 12 months post-discharge. The study aims to develop machine learning models to predict adverse outcomes related to sleep and circadian health, thereby improving management strategies for critical survivors. By quantifying these alterations, the study seeks to provide healthcare professionals with valuable insights into the long-term effects of ICU care on patients' recovery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have been admitted to the ICU for at least 7 days.

Not a fit: Patients who are transferred to another hospital during hospitalization or follow-up, or those receiving palliative care, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of sleep and circadian health in ICU survivors, enhancing their overall recovery and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous studies have indicated that addressing sleep and circadian health in ICU survivors is a critical area of research with potential for significant impact.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Being older than 18 years old.
* Intensive care unit admission.
* Intensive care unit stay ≥7 days.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Transference to another hospital during hospitalization or follow-up.
* Mental or physical disability that could prevent the proposed evaluations.
* Palliative care

Where this trial is running

Lleida

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 Circadian DysregulationSleep FragmentationmicroRNAcircadian rhythmsintensive care unitsleepcritical survivors
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