Hospital kids get better sleep when night vitals are skipped, study hints
NCT ID NCT06865781
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether not taking vital signs (like temperature and heart rate) at midnight and 4 a.m. helps children in the hospital sleep longer and better. Researchers are comparing 160 children who either skip those checks or get standard care. The goal is to see if reducing nighttime disruptions improves sleep without compromising safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- forgoing overnight vital signs
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to better sleep for children in the hospital without harming their safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study. Skipping vital signs might miss early warning signs of a child getting worse, and results may not apply to all hospitals or sicker children.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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