Sleep and circadian care for ICU patients
Official title: Feasibility Study of a Multicomponent Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Intervention in Surgical Intensive Care Unit Patients
Run by Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital · NCT07869901 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a multicomponent sleep and circadian rhythm program in adult ICU patients to see if it helps keep daily rhythms and sleep better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07869901 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adult surgical ICU patients expected to stay at least 2 nights, with a RASS between -1 and 1 on admission, able to participate in the intervention.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with delirium, communication barriers, sensory impairments, severe injuries preventing mobilization, or conditions prohibiting earplugs/eye masks may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This non-randomized, feasibility study tests a multicomponent intervention aimed at preserving circadian rhythm and improving sleep in surgical ICU patients. The program combines sound and light optimization, quieter night-time care, promotion of daytime activity, and cognitive stimulation, with both subjective and objective measures of sleep and circadian function. Researchers will assess feasibility and look for early signals of effect on sleep quality, hormone rhythms, and circadian patterns, with careful documentation of ICU practices and patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could improve sleep quality and circadian alignment for ICU patients, potentially supporting better recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous ICU studies using single interventions showed limited impact; multicomponent approaches are being explored to address multiple risk factors.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18 years or older. * Patients expected to stay in the surgical ICU for at least 2 nights. * Patients directly admitted to the surgical ICU postoperatively. * Patients with a Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score between -1 and 1 upon ICU admission. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have delirium or dementia at ICU admission. * Patients who are unable to communicate effectively. * Patients with hearing or vision impairment. * Patients with lower-limb deep vein thrombosis, fractures, or multiple severe injuries that contraindicate early mobilization. * Patients after cranial or otolaryngological surgery who cannot use earplugs or eye masks. * Patients with a history of dementia, psychiatric disorders, or structural neurological diseases. * Pregnant or breastfeeding patients. * Patients in a terminal or end-of-life condition.
Where it's running
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Zhongshan hospital Fudan University, Shanghai
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
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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.