NCT04959968

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of using eye patch and earplugs on anxiety, patient comfort, and sleep quality after craniotomy. The study will be carried out in a hospital located in the Northwest of Turkey. A total of 60 patients meeting the research criteria will be randomized to intervention and control groups. An eye patch and earplug will be applied to the intervention group in the intensive care unit on the day of craniotomy and on the post-operative 1st day between 22:00 and 06:00. Standard care procedure will be applied to the control group. Richard-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire, Aktiwatch, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and General Comfort Questionnaire will be used to collect study data.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2021

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 25, 2021

Completed
15 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 10, 2021

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 13, 2021

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 10, 2023

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 17, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

August 21, 2023

Status Verified

October 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

June 25, 2021

Last Update Submit

August 16, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

AnxietySleepIntensive Care, SurgicalCraniotomy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • The Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire

    Sleep quality levels of the craniotomy cases

    On the 1 day of craniotomy

  • The Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire

    Sleep quality levels of the craniotomy cases

    Post-operative second day of craniotomy

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

    On the 1 day of craniotomy

  • The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

    Post-operative second day of craniotomy

  • The General Comfort Questionnaire

    Post-operative second day of craniotomy

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

An eye patch and earplug will be applied to the intervention group in the intensive care unit on the day of craniotomy and on the post-operative 1st day between 22:00 and 06:00

Device: eye patch and earplug

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Standard care procedure will be applied to the control group

Interventions

The use of eye patch and ear plugs in post-operative intensive care in craniotomy cases.

Intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients scheduled for elective craniotomy and intensive care for at least 48 hours
  • Glasgow Coma Scale score = 15
  • Turkish literate

You may not qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of sleep disorder
  • Hearing and/or vision loss
  • Hearing aid use
  • Pregnant women
  • Communication and/or cooperation problem
  • Chronic pain medication

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

Interventions

Ear Protective Devices

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal Protective EquipmentProtective DevicesEquipment and SuppliesProtective ClothingClothingManufactured MaterialsTechnology, Industry, and Agriculture

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 25, 2021

First Posted

July 13, 2021

Study Start

July 10, 2021

Primary Completion

April 10, 2023

Study Completion

June 17, 2023

Last Updated

August 21, 2023

Record last verified: 2022-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations