Examining sleep quality in patients after heart bypass surgery

Sleep Quality and Sleep-disordered Breathing in Bypass Surgery Patients

Turku University Hospital · NCT06453538

This study is trying to see how sleep quality affects recovery in patients who have heart bypass surgery and if sleep problems like sleep apnea play a role.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment54 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
SponsorTurku University Hospital (other gov)
Locations1 site (Turku)
Trial IDNCT06453538 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the relationship between sleep quality and sleep-disordered breathing in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Patients will undergo a sleep polygraph before and six months after surgery, along with transthoracic echocardiograms and blood tests. The study aims to identify potential causes of sleep apnea and its impact on postoperative recovery, particularly focusing on microemboli and thoracic tissue trauma. By establishing a link between sleep quality and surgical outcomes, the findings could inform clinical practices for better patient care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass surgery without prior nighttime CPAP treatment or other heart surgeries.

Not a fit: Patients undergoing emergency CABG or those with existing sleep apnea treated with CPAP may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of sleep disorders in patients undergoing heart bypass surgery, enhancing recovery and overall health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study is novel, previous studies have indicated a correlation between sleep disorders and cardiovascular surgeries, suggesting potential for meaningful insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Elective coronary artery bypass surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Emergency cabg
* Night time cpap- treatment
* other heart operations (for example valve surgery)

Where this trial is running

Turku

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Sleep Disorder, Coronary Artery Disease

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.