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NCT03325244 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
The Impact of Night Float on Anesthesiology Resident Sleep Patterns
A clinical trial, sponsored by University of Virginia.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 20
- Enrollment target
NCT03325244: Completed study, sponsored by University of Virginia.
NCT03325244 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by University of Virginia. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03325244 has completed, sponsored by University of Virginia.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Residency training requires hospital presence twenty-four hours a day. At times this necessitates working extended shifts, including night shifts, resulting in altered sleep patterns and sleep deprivation. Since 2003, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has enforced duty hour regulations limiting shift length, the amount of weekly hours worked, and other variables governing shift work. Numerous studies have sought to determine the impact of duty hour regulations on the quality of patient care and resident education. In addition to affecting patient care, medical resident sleep deprivation also has the potential to affect residents' well-being and their ability to perform basic tasks. A study in surgical residents showed reduced efficiency and safety in performing simulated laparoscopy following a period of sleep deprivation that was worse with novices compared to experienced residents. Recently, UVA found that resident physicians have greater difficulty controlling speed and driving performance with increased reaction times and minor and major lapses in attention in the driving simulator following six consecutive night shifts. To comply with duty hour restrictions, residency programs have adopted various strategies including the creation of night float systems where residents are required to work multiple nights in a row. Reduced shift length has been associated with decreased medical errors, motor vehicle collisions, and percutaneous injuries.Surgical residents who transitioned to a night float system from 24-hour call every 3rd day reported reduced fatigue, more time for sleep and independent reading and increased family time, while nurses and patients reported improved communication and quality of patient care. In a pilot study of urology residents assigned to a 12-hour day shift (Monday-Friday), 12-hour night float (Sunday-Friday) or 24-hour home call, actigraphy was used to measure total sleep time, sleep latency and depth of slee
Primary Outcome
total sleep time as measured by EEG monitor
Interventions
- OTHER FitBit
- OTHER EEG monitor
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-04-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-01-19 |
What the finished NCT03325244 record still lists
NCT03325244 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which FitBit is the first listed.
NCT03325244 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03325244 about?
NCT03325244 is a clinical study titled "The Impact of Night Float on Anesthesiology Resident Sleep Patterns". Residency training requires hospital presence twenty-four hours a day. At times this necessitates working extended shifts, including night shifts, resulting in altered sleep patterns and sleep deprivation. Since 2003, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has enforced duty...
What is the current status of trial NCT03325244?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2017-04-07. Estimated completion is 2018-01-19.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03325244?
The interventions under investigation include: FitBit (OTHER), EEG monitor (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03325244?
This trial is sponsored by University of Virginia, which has 449 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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