New sleep plan aims to cut opioid use in orthopedic patients
NCT ID NCT07336277
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a sleep program for people hospitalized after a leg injury that needed surgery. The program includes sleep medicine, melatonin, and sleep tips. Researchers want to see if it helps patients sleep longer and better, and if it reduces the need for strong painkillers. About 30 adults will take part, and their sleep will be tracked with a wrist device.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized with an isolated lower extremity orthopedic injury requiring surgical intervention. * Expected hospital stay of at least 3 days. * No known pre-existing sleep disorders. * No current use of sleep aids, such as zolpidem or melatonin, before hospitalization Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with a history of chronic opioid use prior to hospitalization. * Pre-existing diagnosed sleep disorders (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia). * Contraindications to zolpidem or melatonin use (e.g., allergies, interactions with other medications). * Cognitive impairment or inability to comply with study procedures. * Severe traumatic brain injury or other neurological conditions that may affect sleep or pain perception. * Participants receiving mechanical ventilation or sedatives that significantly affect sleep architecture.
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Locations
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Emory University
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30324, United States
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