StaffBOOSTNCT07407712
Better Outcomes Through Optimal Sleep in Surgical Training
A study testing Sleep intervention in people with Staff, run by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
This research project is investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive and laparoscopic surgical performance. The background to this study is the growing recognition that factors beyond technical skill, such as sleep, can significantly influence a surgeon's performance. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Staff
- What is being tested?
- Sleep intervention
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2026to 1 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- The study will recruit general surgical trainees and consultant surgeons from the Yorkshire and Humber region.
- Individuals must be willing and able to give informed consent to take part in the study.
Who cannot join
- • Participants with a previously diagnosed sleep disorder
- Anyone who is unable to give informed consent will be excluded.
- Individuals who are not general surgical trainees or consultant will be excluded.
- Participants who are unable to wear the Actigraphy device continuously for two weeks, complete the daily sleep diary, or attend the in-person assessments will be excluded.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United Kingdom1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Sheffield
Respiratory research coordinator, 01142265424, sth.researchadministration@nhs.net
About this study
This research project is investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive and laparoscopic surgical performance. The background to this study is the growing recognition that factors beyond technical skill, such as sleep, can significantly influence a surgeon's performance. The aim is to understand how sleep patterns affect surgeons' ability to perform surgical tasks, both technically and cognitively. After this, we will aim to see if a targeted sleep intervention has a positive impact on technical skills and cognitive performance. This is a preliminary feasibility study and is part of ongoing research by the research team.
- Conditions
- Staff
- Being tested
- Sleep intervention
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Sleep interventionBehavioural
Participants will have a face-to-face consultation with a sleep consultant, which will be tailored to the specific sleep profile.
- The consultation will include advice on sleep hygiene and may involve identifying potential sleep disorders.
- They may be referred for additional testing at a local sleep lab if a sleep disorder is suspected.
- If indicated by the sleep profile, they may receive short-form cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi), which typically involves a series of structured sessions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| All participants | Experimental | All participants will have a sleep intervention Receives: Behavioral: Sleep intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in objective sleep quality as measured by Actigraphy data
Total sleep time
Measured: From baseline to 8 weeks
Change in objective sleep quality as measured by Actigraphy data
sleep efficiency
Measured: From baseline to 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
Change in subjective sleep quality
PSQI
Measured: From baseline to 8 weeks
Change in subjective cognitive load
SurgTLX
Measured: From baseline to 8 weeks
Change in objective cognitive load
HRV
Measured: From baseline to 8 weeks
Change in technical surgical performance
GOALS framework
Measured: From baseline to 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Feb 2026
- Study start1 Jan 2026
- Primary completion1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StaffStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07407712
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STH23585
- Other IDs
- 362885
- Acronym
- BOOST
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 12 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Better Outcomes Through Optimal Sleep in Surgical Training
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07407712
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BOOST / STH23585
- Conditions
- Staff
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This research project is investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive and laparoscopic surgical performance. The background to this study is the growing recognition that factors beyond technical skill, such as sleep, can significantly influence a surgeon's performance. The aim is to understand how sleep patterns affect surgeons' ability to perform surgical tasks, both technically and cognitively. After this, we will aim to see if a targeted sleep intervention has a positive impact on technical skills and cognitive performance. This is a preliminary feasibility study and is part of ongoing research by the research team.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| All participants | Experimental | Behavioral: Sleep interventionAll participants will have a sleep intervention |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- The study will recruit general surgical trainees and consultant surgeons from the Yorkshire and Humber region.
- Individuals must be willing and able to give informed consent to take part in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- • Participants with a previously diagnosed sleep disorder
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep interventionParticipants will have a face-to-face consultation with a sleep consultant, which will be tailored to the specific sleep profile. * The consultation will include advice on sleep hygiene and may involve identifying potential sleep disorders. * They may be referred for additional testing at a local sleep lab if a sleep disorder is suspected. * If indicated by the sleep profile, they may receive short-form cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi), which typically involves a series of structured sessions. | Behavioural | All participants |
Primary outcome
Change in objective sleep quality as measured by Actigraphy data
Time frame: From baseline to 8 weeks
Total sleep time
Change in objective sleep quality as measured by Actigraphy data
Time frame: From baseline to 8 weeks
sleep efficiency
4 secondary outcomes
Change in subjective sleep quality
Time frame: From baseline to 8 weeks
Change in subjective cognitive load
Time frame: From baseline to 8 weeks
Change in objective cognitive load
Time frame: From baseline to 8 weeks
Change in technical surgical performance
Time frame: From baseline to 8 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Sleep intervention in people with Staff, run by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Respiratory Research Coordinator (01142265424, sth.researchadministration@nhs.net), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in objective sleep quality as measured by Actigraphy data (time frame: From baseline to 8 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Feb 2026.