Simple sleep aids tested for kids in intensive care

NCT ID NCT07626047

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Burçak Bahadır Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether eye masks and calming audiobooks could improve sleep for children aged 6-15 in the pediatric intensive care unit. Forty-two children were randomly assigned to use these tools or receive standard care. Researchers measured sleep quality and vital signs to see if these simple, non-drug approaches made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Eye mask and audiobook through headphones
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, non-drug methods could become standard care to help children sleep better in the pediatric ICU.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 42 participants. Results may not apply to all children or ICUs, and the interventions may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALING CARE ENVIRONMENT PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT SLEEP DISTURBANCE SLEEP QUALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ege University Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Izmir, Bornova, 35080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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