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Better Outcomes Through Optimal Sleep in Surgical Training
Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Summary
This research project is investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive and laparoscopic surgical performance. The background to this study is the growing recognition that factors beyond technical skill, such as sleep, can significantly influence a surgeon's performance. The aim is to understand how sleep patterns affect surgeons' ability to perform surgical tasks, both technically and cognitively. After this, we will aim to see if a targeted sleep intervention has a positive impact on technical skills and cognitive performance. This is a preliminary feasibility study and is part of ongoing research by the research team.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2027-12-01
Last Updated
2026-02-12
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Sleep intervention
Participants will have a face-to-face consultation with a sleep consultant, which will be tailored to the specific sleep profile. * The consultation will include advice on sleep hygiene and may involve identifying potential sleep disorders. * They may be referred for additional testing at a local sleep lab if a sleep disorder is suspected. * If indicated by the sleep profile, they may receive short-form cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi), which typically involves a series of structured sessions.
Locations (1)
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Sheffield, United Kingdom