Validation of a Short Questionnaire (SSI) for Sleep Disorders in Patients With Alcohol (NCT04007042) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Validation of a Short Questionnaire (SSI) for Sleep Disorders in Patients With Alcohol
France100 participantsStarted 2012-01-15
Plain-language summary
Sleep disorders are very common in alcohol patients (40-90% according to studies) These sleep disorders may persist after withdrawal and represent a major factor in relapse.
In a previous study, the investigators validated a simple sleep questionnaire (the "Short Sleep Index = SSI") from a multicentre series of 602 American patients (Perney et al., Alcohol Alcohol 2012) The SSI is obtained from the Hamilton score (baseline score for anxiety and depression)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria Sick people with alcohol abuse or dependence Inpatient or outpatient follow-up (Nîmes University Hospital, Grau du Roi Hospital, Montpellier, Centre de Soins d'Accompagnement et de Prévention en Addictologie (CSAPA of Nîmes University Hospital) Agreeing to answer the questionnaire Not having a cognitive deficit or psychiatric pathology that makes interrogation unreliable
* Exclusion criteria : NA
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study has already been completed — is there any published data from it that you could share with me, and does it change how you might screen or assess my sleep problems alongside my alcohol dependence?
2Since this trial was comparing two questionnaires — the SSI and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index — rather than testing a treatment, could either of those tools be used in my own care to better understand how alcohol dependence is affecting my sleep?
3Given that this study focused on validating a sleep screening tool specifically for people with alcohol dependence, do you currently use any structured sleep questionnaire when evaluating patients like me, and would that change anything about my treatment plan?
4Since poor sleep and alcohol dependence are closely linked, how important is it to address my sleep problems as part of my overall recovery, and are there treatments or studies you'd recommend that go beyond just assessment?
5Now that this validation study is complete, does it point toward any next steps — like a clinical trial actually testing sleep treatments for people with alcohol dependence — that might be worth discussing for my situation?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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to compare the SSI with a reference sleep questionnaire (Pittsburg Quality Sleep Index