Sleep Buddy Application in Hospitalized Children (NCT06508905) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Sleep Buddy Application in Hospitalized Children
Turkey (Türkiye)97 participantsStarted 2023-07-01
Plain-language summary
The study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to investigate the effect of sleep companion application on psychosocial symptoms in hospitalized school children aged 6-12 years.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Hospitalized school-age children (6-12 years old),
* No mental disability,
* Volunteer to participate in the research,
* No allergies,
* Children who are hospitalized for at least 3 days
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hospitalized children under 6 years of age and over 12 years of age,
* Predicted discharge in less than 3 days,
* Children with a sleeping companion
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 trial used something called the 'Sleep Buddy' app with hospitalized children and measured psychosocial symptoms — do you think a digital sleep support tool like this could actually help my child during a hospital stay, and is anything like it available here?
2Since this study has already been completed, has my care team seen the results, and do they show any meaningful improvement in children's psychosocial wellbeing during hospitalization?
3The trial focused on psychosocial symptoms in hospitalized kids — how does poor sleep during a hospital stay typically affect a child's recovery, and is that something you're actively monitoring for my child?
4Are there non-digital approaches your team already uses to support sleep and emotional wellbeing for children in the hospital, or would something like the Sleep Buddy app be considered a step up from current standard care?
5Given that this was a completed study rather than an ongoing treatment trial, what would be the next step if the results were promising — could my child eventually benefit from this kind of tool, and who should I ask to find out more?
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
1
Psychosocial symptoms diagnostic scale
Timeframe: Used 3 days after the sleep companion app. The scale administration took 15 minutes.