Sleep Wake DisordersMULTISLEEPNCT07672509
Multimodal Sleep Promotion in Surgical ICU Patients
A study testing Multimodal Sleep Promotion Intervention in people with Sleep Wake Disorders and Critical Illness, run by Fundación de investigación HM.
Trial summary
Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent among patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Critical illness, environmental factors, and routine clinical care frequently result in fragmented sleep, reduced sleep quality, and disruption of normal circadian rhythms. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Sleep Wake Disorders, Critical Illness
- What is being tested?
- Multimodal Sleep Promotion Intervention
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2026to 30 Jan 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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adult patients aged 18 years or older.
- Patients admitted to an adult intensive care unit after surgery.
- Expected ICU stay of at least one night.
- Patients with clinical stability and adequate pain control allowing participation in the intervention and completion of study assessments.
- Patients able to understand and complete the questionnaires, either independently or with minimal assistance.
- Patients without language barriers that prevent study participation.
Who cannot join
- Patients with acute neurological impairment or moderate to severe cognitive dysfunction.
- Patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation with ongoing sedation.
- Patients with a severe pre-existing sleep disorder requiring specific treatment not available in the ICU setting.
- Patients unable to provide questionnaire responses due to communication limitations or clinical condition.
- Patients with language barriers preventing participation in study procedures and completion of study assessments
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Multimodal Sleep Promotion Intervention in Adult Postoperative Intensive Care Unit Patients: Two-Center Non-Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent among patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Critical illness, environmental factors, and routine clinical care frequently result in fragmented sleep, reduced sleep quality, and disruption of normal circadian rhythms. Previous studies have shown that poor sleep in ICU patients may be associated with delirium, impaired recovery, decreased functional outcomes, and lower patient satisfaction.
Environmental factors such as noise generated by alarms and medical equipment, continuous light exposure, frequent nursing interventions, pain, anxiety, and discomfort related to invasive devices have been identified as major contributors to sleep disruption in critically ill patients. Several non-pharmacological interventions, including earplugs, eye masks, environmental modifications, and nursing care bundles, have demonstrated potential benefits in improving sleep quality. However, most studies have focused on isolated interventions, and evidence regarding comprehensive multimodal approaches remains limited.
Read more
This two-center non-randomized controlled pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodal sleep promotion intervention in adult postoperative ICU patients. The intervention combines individualized sleep hygiene education, provision of earplugs and eye masks, environmental measures to reduce nighttime noise and light exposure, and reorganization of nursing care activities to minimize unnecessary sleep interruptions. Patients admitted to the intervention ICU will receive the multimodal sleep promotion program, while patients admitted to the control ICU will receive usual care.
The primary objective is to assess the effect of the intervention on patient-reported sleep quality. Secondary objectives include evaluating patient experience during ICU stay and exploring the relationship between sleep outcomes and selected demographic and clinical variables. The findings of this pilot study will provide preliminary evidence regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of multimodal sleep promotion strategies in adult ICU settings and may support the development of future larger-scale studies.
Read the detailed description
Sleep disruption is highly prevalent among critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Previous studies have demonstrated that ICU patients frequently experience fragmented sleep, reduced deep sleep, and disruption of circadian rhythms. Poor sleep quality in the ICU has been associated with adverse outcomes, including delirium, impaired recovery, reduced patient satisfaction, and decreased overall well-being.
Multiple factors contribute to sleep disturbances in the ICU, including environmental noise, continuous light exposure, frequent nighttime nursing interventions, pain, discomfort associated with medical devices, and psychological distress. Although several non-pharmacological interventions have been evaluated individually, such as earplugs, eye masks, environmental modifications, and relaxation strategies, evidence regarding comprehensive multimodal approaches remains limited.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodal sleep promotion intervention in adult postoperative ICU patients. The intervention combines individualized sleep hygiene education, use of earplugs and eye masks, environmental measures aimed at reducing noise and light exposure, and optimization of nursing care to minimize unnecessary nighttime interruptions.
This study is designed as a two-center, non-randomized controlled pilot study conducted in two adult ICUs within the same healthcare organization. One ICU will implement the multimodal sleep promotion intervention, while the second ICU will provide usual care. The study will assess patient-reported sleep quality and patient experience measures, as well as explore the influence of selected demographic and clinical characteristics on study outcomes.
The results of this pilot study will provide preliminary evidence regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of a multimodal sleep promotion strategy and will inform the design of future larger-scale controlled studies in critically ill populations.
- Conditions
- Sleep Wake Disorders, Critical Illness
- Being tested
- Multimodal Sleep Promotion Intervention
- Keywords
- Sleep Quality, ICU Patients, Sleep Promotion, Sleep Hygiene, Patient Experience, Humanization of Care
- Medical subject headings
- Sleep Wake Disorders, Critical Illness, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Sleep Hygiene
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Multimodal Sleep Promotion InterventionBehavioural
The multimodal sleep promotion intervention consists of four components: (1) individualized sleep hygiene education, including information on sleep physiology, the importance of minimizing nighttime disturbances, and strategies to improve sleep during ICU stay; (2) provision and encouragement of nighttime use of earplugs and an eye mask; (3) environmental modifications aimed at reducing noise, light exposure, and thermal discomfort during the night; and (4) optimization of nursing care activities by clustering non-urgent procedures and minimizing avoidable nighttime interruptions. The intervention is delivered throughout the ICU stay according to a structured sleep promotion protocol.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Multimodal Sleep Promotion Intervention | Experimental | Participants admitted to the intervention ICU will receive a multimodal sleep promotion program consisting of individualized sleep hygiene education, provision of earplugs and eye masks, environmental measures to reduce nighttime noise and light exposure, and optimization of nursing care activities to minimize unnecessary sleep interruptions during the ICU stay. Receives: Behavioral: Multimodal Sleep Promotion Intervention |
| Usual ICU Care | No intervention | Participants admitted to the control ICU will receive usual intensive care unit care without implementation of the structured multimodal sleep promotion program. Any sleep-related measures provided as part of routine clinical practice will be documented. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Sleep Quality Measured by the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ)
Sleep quality will be assessed using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ), a validated patient-reported measure specifically developed for critically ill patients. The questionnaire consists of five visual analog scale items ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better perceived sleep quality. The primary outcome will be the mean RCSQ score.
Measured: Daily from Day 1 through ICU discharge, up to 7 days
Secondary outcomes (2)
Patient Experience Measured by the PPE-33 Questionnaire
Patient experience will be assessed using the validated Spanish version of the Picker Patient Experience Questionnaire (PPE-33). Higher scores indicate a more positive patient experience during hospitalization.
Measured: At ICU discharge, up to 7 days after ICU admission
Perceived Sleep-Disrupting Factors
Patient-reported impact of environmental and clinical factors on sleep, including noise, light, nursing interventions, pain, anxiety, lack of privacy, temperature, and discomfort, measured using visual analogue scales ranging from 0 to 100.
Measured: Daily from Day 1 through ICU discharge, up to 7 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jun 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jan 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sleep Wake DisordersStudies 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Fundación de investigación HM
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07672509
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Multisueño_26.03.2668-GHM
- Acronym
- MULTISLEEP
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Richards KC, O'Sullivan PS, Phillips RL. Measurement of sleep in critically ill patients. J Nurs Meas. 2000 Fall-Winter;8(2):131-44.
PubMed 11227580Pisani MA, Friese RS, Gehlbach BK, Schwab RJ, Weinhouse GL, Jones SF. Sleep in the intensive care unit. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2015 Apr 1;191(7):731-8. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201411-2099CI.
PubMed 25594808Bertran MJ, Vinaras M, Salamero M, Garcia F, Graham C, McCulloch A, Escarrabill J. Spanish and Catalan translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Picker Patient Experience Questionnaire-15. J Healthc Qual Res. 2018 Jan-Feb;33(1):10-17. doi: 10.1016/j.cali.2017.12.004. Epub 2018 Feb 14.
PubMed 29454739
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Multimodal Sleep Promotion Intervention in Adult Postoperative Intensive Care Unit Patients: Two-Center Non-Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07672509
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MULTISLEEP / Multisueño_26.03.2668-GHM
- Conditions
- Sleep Wake Disorders, Critical Illness
- Keywords
- Sleep Quality, ICU Patients, Sleep Promotion, Sleep Hygiene, Patient Experience, Humanization of Care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Fundación de investigación HMUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Jun 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.
Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent among patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Critical illness, environmental factors, and routine clinical care frequently result in fragmented sleep, reduced sleep quality, and disruption of normal circadian rhythms. Previous studies have shown that poor sleep in ICU patients may be associated with delirium, impaired recovery, decreased functional outcomes, and lower patient satisfaction.
Environmental factors such as noise generated by alarms and medical equipment, continuous light exposure, frequent nursing interventions, pain, anxiety, and discomfort related to invasive devices have been identified as major contributors to sleep disruption in critically ill patients. Several non-pharmacological interventions, including earplugs, eye masks, environmental modifications, and nursing care bundles, have demonstrated potential benefits in improving sleep quality. However, most studies have focused on isolated interventions, and evidence regarding comprehensive multimodal approaches remains limited.
This two-center non-randomized controlled pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodal sleep promotion intervention in adult postoperative ICU patients. The intervention combines individualized sleep hygiene education, provision of earplugs and eye masks, environmental measures to reduce nighttime noise and light exposure, and reorganization of nursing care activities to minimize unnecessary sleep interruptions. Patients admitted to the intervention ICU will receive the multimodal sleep promotion program, while patients admitted to the control ICU will receive usual care.
The primary objective is to assess the effect of the intervention on patient-reported sleep quality. Secondary objectives include evaluating patient experience during ICU stay and exploring the relationship between sleep outcomes and selected demographic and clinical variables. The findings of this pilot study will provide preliminary evidence regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of multimodal sleep promotion strategies in adult ICU settings and may support the development of future larger-scale studies.
Detailed description
Sleep disruption is highly prevalent among critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Previous studies have demonstrated that ICU patients frequently experience fragmented sleep, reduced deep sleep, and disruption of circadian rhythms. Poor sleep quality in the ICU has been associated with adverse outcomes, including delirium, impaired recovery, reduced patient satisfaction, and decreased overall well-being.
Multiple factors contribute to sleep disturbances in the ICU, including environmental noise, continuous light exposure, frequent nighttime nursing interventions, pain, discomfort associated with medical devices, and psychological distress. Although several non-pharmacological interventions have been evaluated individually, such as earplugs, eye masks, environmental modifications, and relaxation strategies, evidence regarding comprehensive multimodal approaches remains limited.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodal sleep promotion intervention in adult postoperative ICU patients. The intervention combines individualized sleep hygiene education, use of earplugs and eye masks, environmental measures aimed at reducing noise and light exposure, and optimization of nursing care to minimize unnecessary nighttime interruptions.
This study is designed as a two-center, non-randomized controlled pilot study conducted in two adult ICUs within the same healthcare organization. One ICU will implement the multimodal sleep promotion intervention, while the second ICU will provide usual care. The study will assess patient-reported sleep quality and patient experience measures, as well as explore the influence of selected demographic and clinical characteristics on study outcomes.
The results of this pilot study will provide preliminary evidence regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of a multimodal sleep promotion strategy and will inform the design of future larger-scale controlled studies in critically ill populations.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Multimodal Sleep Promotion Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Multimodal Sleep Promotion InterventionParticipants admitted to the intervention ICU will receive a multimodal sleep promotion program consisting of individualized sleep hygiene education, provision of earplugs and eye masks, environmental measures to reduce nighttime noise and light exposure, and optimization of nursing care activities to minimize unnecessary sleep interruptions during the ICU stay. |
| Usual ICU Care | No intervention | –Participants admitted to the control ICU will receive usual intensive care unit care without implementation of the structured multimodal sleep promotion program. Any sleep-related measures provided as part of routine clinical practice will be documented. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Adult patients aged 18 years or older.
- Patients admitted to an adult intensive care unit after surgery.
- Expected ICU stay of at least one night.
- Patients with clinical stability and adequate pain control allowing participation in the intervention and completion of study assessments.
- Patients able to understand and complete the questionnaires, either independently or with minimal assistance.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patients with acute neurological impairment or moderate to severe cognitive dysfunction.
- Patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation with ongoing sedation.
- Patients with a severe pre-existing sleep disorder requiring specific treatment not available in the ICU setting.
- Patients unable to provide questionnaire responses due to communication limitations or clinical condition.
- Patients with language barriers preventing participation in study procedures and completion of study assessments
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multimodal Sleep Promotion InterventionThe multimodal sleep promotion intervention consists of four components: (1) individualized sleep hygiene education, including information on sleep physiology, the importance of minimizing nighttime disturbances, and strategies to improve sleep during ICU stay; (2) provision and encouragement of nighttime use of earplugs and an eye mask; (3) environmental modifications aimed at reducing noise, light exposure, and thermal discomfort during the night; and (4) optimization of nursing care activities by clustering non-urgent procedures and minimizing avoidable nighttime interruptions. The intervention is delivered throughout the ICU stay according to a structured sleep promotion protocol. | Behavioural | Multimodal Sleep Promotion Intervention |
Primary outcome
Sleep Quality Measured by the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ)
Time frame: Daily from Day 1 through ICU discharge, up to 7 days
Sleep quality will be assessed using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ), a validated patient-reported measure specifically developed for critically ill patients. The questionnaire consists of five visual analog scale items ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better perceived sleep quality. The primary outcome will be the mean RCSQ score.
2 secondary outcomes
Patient Experience Measured by the PPE-33 Questionnaire
Time frame: At ICU discharge, up to 7 days after ICU admission
Perceived Sleep-Disrupting Factors
Time frame: Daily from Day 1 through ICU discharge, up to 7 days
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 16 Jul 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 11227580Richards KC, O'Sullivan PS, Phillips RL. Measurement of sleep in critically ill patients. J Nurs Meas. 2000 Fall-Winter;8(2):131-44.
- Results publication: PubMed 25594808Pisani MA, Friese RS, Gehlbach BK, Schwab RJ, Weinhouse GL, Jones SF. Sleep in the intensive care unit. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2015 Apr 1;191(7):731-8. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201411-2099CI.
- Results publication: PubMed 29454739Bertran MJ, Vinaras M, Salamero M, Garcia F, Graham C, McCulloch A, Escarrabill J. Spanish and Catalan translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Picker Patient Experience Questionnaire-15. J Healthc Qual Res. 2018 Jan-Feb;33(1):10-17. doi: 10.1016/j.cali.2017.12.004. Epub 2018 Feb 14.
- 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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Multimodal Sleep Promotion Intervention in people with Sleep Wake Disorders and Critical Illness, run by Fundación de investigación HM.
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 6 inclusion and 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 Cayetana Ruiz Zaldibar (695829472, crzaldibar@ucjc.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Sleep Quality Measured by the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ) (time frame: Daily from Day 1 through ICU discharge, up to 7 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07672509, which also lists 3 linked publications.
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 16 Jul 2026.