Using white noise to improve sleep for hospitalized patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 effects of white noise on sleep quality for hospitalized patients aged 65 and older. It employs a randomized cross-over design where participants will experience both active white noise (57-60 dB) and inactive white noise (45-50 dB) on alternate nights during their hospital stay. The primary outcomes include objective measurements of sleep duration and fragmentation, assessed using actigraphy devices. The goal is to determine if white noise can effectively reduce sleep disturbances caused by hospital noise.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Over 18 years old
* Admitted to inpatient internal medicine service for at least 3 nights

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

• Scripps Health
  La Jolla, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Stuti Jaiswal, MD, PhD
• Email: JAISWAL.STUTI@SCRIPPSHEALTH.ORG
• Phone: 858-554-7909

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.