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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting NCT07120373

An Exploration of Sleep Disturbance and Outcomes in TBI (SLEEP-TBI)

An Exploration of Sleep Disturbance and Outcomes in TBI (SLEEP-TBI) — Recruiting • Mental Health / Psychiatry • NCT07120373.

📅 06 May 2026 ⏱ 2 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
NCT ID
NCT07120373
Sponsor
University of Nottingham
Start
2025-10-21
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • An Exploration of Sleep Disturbance and Outcomes in TBI (SLEEP-TBI) — Recruiting • Mental Health / Psychiatry • NCT07120373.
  • What is being tested: The relationship between sleep disturbance (including insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and altered sleep patterns) and clinical outcomes in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, with investigators examining how sleep quality affects recovery trajectories.
  • Patient eligibility overview: Adults who have sustained a TBI within a defined timeframe post-injury are eligible; the study captures patients across the TBI severity spectrum to understand sleep disturbance prevalence and impact across diverse presentations.
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What This Trial Is Studying

This study aims to look at how sleep disturbance affects people who have had a traumatic brain injury. Sleep disturbance can include waking frequently in the night, difficulty falling asleep, excessive sleepiness or changes to usual sleep patterns. Investigators define traumatic brain injury as an injury caused by a forceful bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, or from an object entering the brain. This results in a disturbance of normal brain function, that can be temporary. By understanding the relationship between sleep disturbance and traumatic brain injury,…

Eligibility Snapshot
  • Part 1 Inclusion criteria: * Age 18-60 years * Patients presenting to the Emergency Department within 24 hours of head injury * Medically diagnosed TBI of any severity * Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score documented on admission * Able to provide informed consent to take part in the study * To be able to wear an activity tracker for a period of 2 weeks, in usual home environment within 12 weeks of injury

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