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NCT Number: NCT03903263

Sleep Disturbances in Dermatology Patients

This study is to investigate sleep disorders in patients with dermatologic diseases by taking into consideration dermatologic (itch, pain) and non- dermatologic (medication, depression) factors.

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Key information

Conditions

Sleep Disorder Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Sleep Wake Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Basel

Basel, 4031, Switzerland

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Outpatients of the dermatologic university clinic

Exclusion criteria

  • Insufficient knowledge of German language
  • Illiteracy

Treatment and study plan

survey on sleep disorders

Diagnostic Test

self-administered patient questionnaire regarding the different aspects of sleep disorders in patients with dermatologic diseases

Primary outcomes

  1. Regensburg Insomnia Scale (RIS)

    Time frame: single time point assessment at baseline

    Self-rating scale: Five items cover quantitative and qualitative sleep parameters: Sleep latency (1), sleep duration (2), sleep continuity (3), early awakening (4) and sleep depth (5). Four items cover the psychological aspects of psychophysiological insomnia (PI), such as the experience of sleepless nights (6), focussing on sleep (7), fear of insomnia (8), and daytime fitness (9), one item covers sleep medication (10). A 5-step Likert scale was provided for response.The total score ranges from 0 to 40 points (score from 0-12 points considered as normal and a higher score as indicative of PI symptoms).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Sleep Disturbances in Dermatology Patients- a Survey

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Apr 4, 2019
Registry last updated
Apr 11, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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