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Official title Improving Patient Sleep Prior to Elective Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06762639
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if changing sleep behaviour can improve sleep health in patients undergoing prehabilitation before elective surgery. Prehabilitation is the use of exercise, nutrition, and psychological support before surgery to improve recovery from surgery.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- surgery date (or expected date) is ≥ 4 weeks and ≤ 12 weeks year from the time of consent
- currently sleep \< 7 hours of sleep on most nights in the past month
- consistently have a sleep latency \> 30 minutes
- consistently wake up throughout the night
- consistently wake up earlier than intended
You likely can't join if
- have an existing diagnosed sleep disorder that is poorly managed or requires referral to a sleep clinician
- are currently a shift worker (work schedule outside of 7am-6pm).
- have plans to travel 3 or more hours outside of their usual time zone
- do not have English proficiency
- have a cognitive disability that significantly limits ability to respond to screening questions as this will impact ability to answer questionnaires...
See the full eligibility criteria
- surgery date (or expected date) is ≥ 4 weeks and ≤ 12 weeks year from the time of consent
- currently sleep \< 7 hours of sleep on most nights in the past month
- consistently have a sleep latency \> 30 minutes
- consistently wake up throughout the night
- consistently wake up earlier than intended
- experience daytime sleepiness
- have an existing diagnosed sleep disorder that is poorly managed or requires referral to a sleep clinician
- are currently a shift worker (work schedule outside of 7am-6pm).
- have plans to travel 3 or more hours outside of their usual time zone
- do not have English proficiency
- have a cognitive disability that significantly limits ability to respond to screening questions as this will impact ability to answer questionnaires and adhere to the intervention (if applicable)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.