Sleep Disturbance Analysis for Gastrointestinal Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Sriram Yennu | MD Anderson Cancer Center

Overseen bySriram Yennu

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The primary objective of the study is to determine sleep disturbance and its types among patients with gastrointestinal cancers during the perioperative period (preoperative and in-hospital stay following surgery) by using Richard Campbell sleep questionnaire (RCSQ). The primary objective of this study is to determine the SD during preoperative and post-operative periods evaluated by Richard Campbell Sleep questionnaire. Patients will be asked every 24 hours while at the hospital (before and after surgery) to fill out this questionnaire. The mean RCSQ score at each time point (i.e., before and after surgery) will be calculated for each patient. The overall mean (across all patients) will be calculated and reported along a 95% CI.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adult patients with gastrointestinal cancers who are scheduled for elective surgery and will be in the hospital for at least 3 days. Participants must be able to read and speak English and have internet access or a mobile device compatible with FitBit.

Inclusion Criteria

Able to read and speak English

Must have access to internet or use of mobile device for FitBit

I will be in the hospital for at least 3 days.

+1 more

Exclusion Criteria

I am under 18 years old.

Night shift workers obtained from job history, any patient >/= 2 days per week, within the last six months prior consenting, are not eligible

Participant Groups

The study aims to measure sleep disturbances in GI cancer patients during their hospital stay using the Richard Campbell Sleep Questionnaire. Patients will complete this survey daily before and after surgery to assess changes in their sleep quality.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Sleep DisturbancesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Difficulty Sleeping