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An Exploration of Sleep Disturbance and Outcomes in TBI (SLEEP-TBI)
Led by University of Nottingham · Updated on 2026-05-06
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
58 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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University of Nottingham
Lead Sponsor
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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, investigators will hopefully improve care and treatment for people with a traumatic brain injury. Investigators are looking to understand each participant's experience of sleep disturbance, as well as measuring sleep, using a device that monitors movement and sleep quality. Investigators are interested how sleep disturbance impacts things like day-to-day life and activities, such as work or leisure. Investigators are also interested in mental health, such as depression or anxiety.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
An Exploration of Sleep Disturbance and Outcomes in TBI (SLEEP-TBI)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18-60 years
- Medically diagnosed traumatic brain injury of any severity
- Glasgow Coma Scale score documented on admission or in medical notes
- Able to provide informed consent to participate
- Able to wear an activity tracker for 2 weeks in usual home environment
- For Part 1: Presenting to Emergency Department within 24 hours of head injury
- For Part 2: Injury sustained more than 12 months ago
- For clinicians in Part 2: Registered healthcare professional with experience delivering rehabilitation to TBI patients at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to understand study requirements or provide informed consent
- Diagnosed neurological conditions such as stroke, brain tumor, epilepsy, motor neuron disease, Parkinson's disease, or spinal cord injury
- No clear definition of TBI or unknown time since injury
- Pre-existing sleep disorder
- Working night shifts
- Not contactable by telephone, letter, or email
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Nottingham University Hosptials Trust
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
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Research Team
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Irene L Morgan-Brown, MSc, PGCert, BSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
3
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