Coronary artery bypass grafting is the most commonly performed surgical procedure among cardiovascular diseases. Nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery involves a process that includes preoperative preparation and subsequent close monitoring of neurological, cardiac, respiratory, vascular status, kidney function, and pain. Sleep disturbances are observed after cardiac surgery. Sleep plays a critical role in the body's maintenance, repair, and renewal processes. Improved sleep can reduce patient agitation and decrease the risk of delirium. The presence of delirium leads to increased care requirements and prolonged hospital stays, which in turn raises hospital costs. Enhancing sleep quality and preventing delirium after surgery have positive effects on clinical patient outcomes. This study is designed to determine the effects of using eye masks and/or earplugs on sleep quality and delirium in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting during nighttime sleep. This research is a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 79 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
Patients who voluntarily agree to participate in the study
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 uses eye masks and earplugs after coronary artery bypass graft surgery to try to improve sleep and reduce delirium in the ICU — is this something my care team could consider for my own recovery, even outside of a formal study?
2Since the trial isn't recruiting yet, do you know when it might open, and would I still be a candidate for CABG surgery in the meantime without missing my chance to participate?
3The study is measuring delirium using a nursing screening scale — how common is delirium after CABG surgery in general, and what does my care team already do to prevent it?
4Because this is a non-drug, non-invasive intervention like wearing a sleep mask and earplugs, are there any reasons it might not be suitable for me specifically, such as my wound site, ICU monitoring needs, or other medical factors?
5Are there other sleep or delirium prevention strategies already part of standard care after CABG that I should know about, so I can compare what this trial is testing against what I'd receive anyway?
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
Richards-Campbell Sleep Scale
Timeframe: Repeated monitoring will be performed using RCUÖ and Nu-DESC on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th days after surgery.
2
Nursing Delirium Screening Scale- Nu-DESC
Timeframe: Repeated monitoring will be performed using RCUÖ and Nu-DESC on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th days after surgery.