Hospital sleep hack: fewer night checks may boost patient rest

NCT ID NCT07288775

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital Clinica Nova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether reducing non-urgent nighttime medical interruptions helps hospitalized adults sleep better. 51 patients wore Fitbits to track sleep and completed sleep quality surveys. One group had adjusted nighttime orders with fewer interruptions, while the other received standard care. The goal was to see if simple changes in hospital routines could improve sleep and stabilize vital signs.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: adjusted nocturnal medical orders (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward simple changes in hospital routines that help patients sleep better and recover more comfortably.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 51 participants. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups, and the intervention is very specific to nighttime medical orders.

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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.

SLEEP QUALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital Clinica Nova de Monterrey

San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, 66450, Mexico

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