Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Using EEG to monitor sleep quality in ICU patients with respiratory failure

Official title: Benefit of the Sleep Quality Assessment Using Electroencephalographic Monitoring in Critically Ill Patients

Run by University Hospital, Rouen · NCT07522450 · Data updated 2026-11-12

We will test whether continuous EEG monitoring can better track sleep quality than nurse observations in conscious adults hospitalized in the ICU for acute respiratory failure.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment47 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Rouen
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rouen)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 4, 2026
Main results expectedMarch 20, 2027
Study endsMarch 20, 2027
Registry record updatedMay 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT07522450 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Conscious adults hospitalized in a critical care unit for acute respiratory failure who are receiving non-invasive ventilation or high-flow oxygen and can provide consent are the ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are sedated or invasively mechanically ventilated, pregnant, have significant scalp lesions, or are under legal guardianship are not eligible and are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is an observational study enrolling conscious adults admitted to a critical care unit for acute respiratory failure who are receiving non-invasive ventilation or high-flow oxygen. Participants receive continuous EEG monitoring during their ICU stay while nurses also record sleep quality using routine bedside assessments. The study compares EEG-derived measures of sleep and wakefulness with nurse evaluations to see how often nurse assessments miss or misclassify sleep. Patients with scalp lesions, pregnancy, or under legal guardianship are excluded and all participants must provide consent and have insurance coverage.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, EEG monitoring could provide more objective and detailed sleep measurements to guide sleep management in ICU patients with respiratory failure.

How similar studies have gone: Prior ICU research has shown EEG can detect fragmented or unrecognized sleep that bedside observation misses, but direct comparisons with nurse assessments and demonstrated improvement in outcomes remain limited.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults
* Acute respiratory failure with non-invasive ventilation or high-flow oxygenotherapy hospitalized in critical care unit
* Conscious
* Insurance coverage
* Consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnancy
* cutaneous lesion on the scalp
* guardianship

Where it's running

  • CHU de ROUEN
    Rouen, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.