Hot foot baths for better sleep in hospital
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Infections, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking a hot foot bath before bed can improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue in adults who are staying in the hospital. If you join, you'll be asked to do the foot bath and then report how well you slept and how tired you felt.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been in the clinic or hospital for at least 24 hours.
- You do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder (like insomnia).
- You are not being treated for a psychiatric condition (like depression).
- You have not taken narcotic pain medication in the last 4 hours.
- You have not eaten within 2 hours before going to bed.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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