The Effects of Non-pharmacological Interventions on the Quality of Sleep in Cardiac Surgical Patients

What this Trial Is About

Sleep is a vital human need essential for good health and quality of life, yet it is often overlooked in intensive care units (ICUs) where patients experience significant sleep deprivation. This deprivation can lead to negative effects such as brain dysfunction, including inattention, restlessness, hallucinations, agitation, and cognitive impairments ranging from confusion to delirium. It may also contribute to hypertension, fatigue, metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular complications, especially in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This research evaluates the impact of non-drug interventions using eye masks and ear plugs during sleep in the ICU after cardiac surgery. Patients are randomly assigned to either receive these devices during sleep or to receive routine care without any intervention. The study compares sleep quality and postoperative complications across these groups over a six-month period. Participants will be monitored for sleep quality and other health outcomes such as atrial fibrillation, delirium, ICU stay length, vasoactive inotropic score, and mechanical ventilation duration. The study involves follow-up assessments over six months to understand how these interventions affect recovery and complications after cardiac surgery. The trial is sponsored by Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center and includes adults aged 18 to 80 years undergoing elective cardiac surgery.

Impact of Sleep Quality on Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery