New sleep tool could help kids with chronic illnesses get better rest
NCT ID NCT07210476
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is translating a sleep screening questionnaire into Turkish and testing how well it works for children with complex chronic conditions. Researchers will enroll 330 children and teens, tracking their sleep at home and during stays in the pediatric intensive care unit. The goal is to create a reliable tool to identify sleep problems in this vulnerable group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a reliable Turkish-language tool to screen for sleep problems in children with complex chronic conditions, helping doctors identify and address sleep issues earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study focused on translating and validating a questionnaire, not testing a treatment. The tool may not work equally well for all children or settings, and results may not apply outside Turkey.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 330 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Children aged 1 months-18 years with at least one complex chronic condition (defined by the 2014 CCC classification)
- Ages
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1 month to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: Age 1 month to 18 years At least one complex chronic condition (per 2014 CCC classification) Admission to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) Parents willing to participate Parents literate in Turkish Exclusion Criteria: Parents with insufficient Turkish language proficiency to complete study materials
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Social Pediatrics
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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