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Can melatonin help ICU patients sleep better?

NCT ID NCT07691996

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This pilot study investigates whether melatonin can improve sleep quality in critically ill patients admitted to the ICU. Participants will wear a headband device to measure their sleep patterns and then receive a dose of melatonin. The study lasts two days and aims to see if melatonin can help these patients get more restful sleep.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Melatonin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe way to improve sleep for critically ill patients in the ICU.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not be conclusive or apply to all ICU patients. Melatonin may not significantly improve sleep in this setting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CRITICAL ILLNESS ICU ICU HOSPITALIZATION MELATONIN SLEEP

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