Sleep patch may help surgery patients rest better

NCT ID NCT06910345

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a melatonin skin patch can improve sleep quality in 60 patients who had urological surgery. Patients wore a patch that slowly released melatonin to help regulate their sleep cycle. The goal was to see if this simple approach could reduce sleep problems caused by hospitalization, pain, and stress after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

melatonin skin patch (2.1 mg melatonin)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help patients sleep better after urological surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Melatonin patches may not work for all patients or could cause skin irritation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atlas University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)