The QUIET Study Quality Sleep Using ear plugs in the Intensive CarE UniT: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sleep; Delirium; critical illness; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615001125516
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Edward Litton

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-10-26
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1.Listed for elective surgery with a plan for post-operative admission to the ICU while still receiving mechanical ventilation

Exclusion Criteria

1.Age <18 years

2.Preexisting hearing difficulties requiring the use of a hearing aid

3.Suspected or confirmed ruptured tympanic membrane

4.Unable or unwilling to have ear plugs placed for sleep promotion whilst in ICU

5.Treating surgeon deems enrolment is not in the best interest of the patient

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified