Improving sleep to reduce delirium in hospitalized patients
Official title: Sleep Disturbances in Hospitalized Patients as a Risk Factor for Delirium
Run by University of Ostrava · NCT05402280 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new sleep program to see if improving sleep can help hospitalized patients avoid delirium.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3240 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Ostrava Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ostrava, Česká Republika) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05402280 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are hospitalized adults over 18 years old, staying longer than 72 hours, without prior sleep disturbances or cognitive impairments.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive impairments, terminal diseases, or those currently receiving treatment for sleep disturbances may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the relationship between sleep disturbances and delirium in hospitalized patients. It aims to implement a non-pharmacological sleep protocol to enhance sleep quality and subsequently reduce the incidence of delirium. The research will utilize both qualitative and quantitative methods, including cross-sectional analytical studies and intervention assessments. By identifying factors that disrupt sleep and evaluating the effectiveness of preventive measures, the study seeks to improve patient outcomes in general wards and intensive care units.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved sleep quality and reduced delirium rates in hospitalized patients, enhancing their recovery process.
How similar studies have gone: While the link between sleep disturbances and delirium is still being explored, previous studies suggest that addressing sleep issues may positively impact delirium outcomes, indicating potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age over 18 years * a hospital stay longer than 24 hours * a hospital stay longer than 36 hours * hospitalized for at least 72 hours, without previous sleep disturbances, without cognitive impairment Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive impairment preventing them from cooperating * Glasgow Coma Scale score below 12 * terminal disease * previous and current treatment for sleep disturbances * neurocognitive dysfunction (dementia) * sedative administration over the last 24 hours
Where it's running
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University of Ostrava
Ostrava, Česká Republika, Czechia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michaela Rybova
- Email: michaela.rybova@osu.cz
- Phone: +420608714997
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.