Investigating insomnia prevalence in psychiatric patients
The Prevalence of Insomnia in Patients With Psychiatric Disorders
This study looks at how many patients with mental health issues in hospitals have trouble sleeping and what factors might affect this.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Bern Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bern) |
| Trial ID | NCT05408013 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to assess how common insomnia is among patients with psychiatric disorders who are receiving inpatient treatment in psychiatric hospitals across Switzerland and Germany. The study will collect data on newly admitted patients, focusing on demographic and disorder-specific factors that may influence insomnia prevalence. Data will be gathered through paper-based case report forms, which will then be transferred to an electronic database for statistical analysis while ensuring participant confidentiality. The study will involve multiple sites to enhance the robustness of the findings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult inpatients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders as per DSM-5 criteria.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old, those involuntarily admitted, or unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of insomnia in psychiatric patients, leading to better treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on insomnia in psychiatric populations exist, this specific investigation into prevalence across multiple sites is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients who suffer from a psychiatric disorder according to the DSM-5 and who are currently treated as inpatients in one of these psychiatric hospitals: 2 swiss study sites: Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste in Bern, Privatklinik Meiringen. 9 german study sites: Freiburg, Ingolsatdt, Kiel, Klingenmünster, Leipzig, Mannheim, Nürnberg, Paderborn, Regensburg Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * involuntary stay at the clinic * unable to give informed consent
Where this trial is running
Bern
- Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste Bern (Upd) — Bern, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christoph Nissen, Prof. Dr. med — Sleep Research in Psychiatry
- Study coordinator: Christoph Nissen, Prof. Dr. med
- Email: christoph.nissen@upd.ch
- Phone: + 41 (0)31 930 9111
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.