Improving sleep after surgery in the ICU
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special sleep-promoting program can help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) after surgery sleep better. If you or a loved one are recovering from surgery in the ICU, this program might improve sleep quality and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) after surgery
- You are expected to stay in the ICU for at least one night
- You are stable and your pain is controlled enough to take part
- You can understand and complete questionnaires (with minimal help if needed)
- You have no severe memory or thinking problems and are not on a breathing machine with sedation
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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