Feeding time may be key to better sleep in the ICU
NCT ID NCT04737200
First seen May 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether giving tube feedings during the day instead of at night can improve sleep and body rhythms in patients recovering from heart surgery in the ICU. Researchers will monitor sleep patterns and body temperature in 30 adults. The goal is to learn if simple changes in feeding schedules can reduce sleep disruptions and support recovery.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
timing of enteral nutrition (tube feeding)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple changes in feeding schedules to help ICU patients sleep better and recover more smoothly.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.
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