ICU survivors' hidden sleep problems revealed in new study

NCT ID NCT02111876

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study followed 60 people who survived a severe breathing crisis in the ICU. Researchers wanted to learn about their health, sleep disorders, and why some need to return to the hospital. Participants had sleep tests three months after leaving the ICU and were tracked for a year. The goal is to better understand and support these patients.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors better predict which patients need extra monitoring or treatment after leaving the ICU.

What could go wrong

This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove that any intervention improves outcomes, only describe what happens.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory failure chronic obstructive pulmonary disease heart failure obstructive sleep apnea syndrome respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genpve

    Geneva, 1211, Switzerland