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Validity and Reliability of the French Translation of the Richards-Campbell Questionnaire

This study is checking if a French translation of the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ) works well. The RCSQ is a simple tool designed to find out how well patients are sleeping in intensive care units (ICU). Patients in ICU often have trouble sleeping due to noise, lights, or their treatments. Poor sleep can slow down recovery. Doctors want a reliable way to understand these sleep problems so they can better help patients, especially when it comes to things like coming off breathing machines. This study aims to make sure the French version of this questionnaire is accurate and easy to use.

At a glance

Status

Not yet recruiting

Sponsor

University Hospital, Rouen

Enrolment target

190

Start

01 May 2025

Estimated completion

01 Nov 2026

Sleep Disorders Not Due to A Substance or Known Physiological Condition

What is this study about?

When people are very sick and staying in an intensive care unit (ICU), it's common for them to have trouble sleeping. This can be due to many things, like the constant beeping of machines, bright lights, nurses checking on them regularly, or the medicines they're on. Even the illness itself can make it hard to get good rest.

Good sleep is really important for getting better. When you don't sleep well, it can affect your body's ability to fight off illness, cause problems with your memory or mood, and even make it harder to get stronger and recover. Doctors and nurses know this is a big problem, but it's often hard to figure out just how well a patient is sleeping.

This study is looking at a special questionnaire, called the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ), which was created specifically for patients in intensive care. It's a simple way to ask patients about their sleep. Researchers have translated this questionnaire into French and want to make sure it works just as well as the original English version. By doing this, healthcare teams in French-speaking countries will have a good, simple tool to understand patients' sleep better and hopefully find new ways to help them rest and recover.

Key takeaways

This study tests a French sleep questionnaire for ICU patients.
It aims to help doctors better understand sleep problems in critical care.
Participation involves answering simple questions about your sleep.
No new treatments or medications are given as part of this study.
Your input could improve future patient care in intensive care units.

Who may be eligible?

To join this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and currently in intensive care for at least one full day. You must be able to understand and answer questions on your own. It's important that you aren't heavily sedated (given strong calming medication) and haven't been for at least 24 hours. You also need to speak and understand French well and agree to take part.

There are some reasons why you wouldn't be able to join. If you don't want to participate, or if you're unable to read, understand, or answer the questions because of problems with your sight, mind, or a psychiatric condition, then this study isn't for you. Also, if you are under guardianship or involved in another sleep study, you wouldn't be able to take part.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Are you currently in intensive care and have been for at least a day?
Can you understand and answer questions clearly?
Have you not been heavily sedated for the past 24 hours?
Do you speak and understand French well?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

As this is mainly a questionnaire study, taking part would likely involve answering questions about your sleep using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire in French. This would be done while you are in the intensive care unit. The study aims to see how accurate and useful this questionnaire is, so you won't be given any new medications or treatments, nor will there be extra doctor's visits or follow-up appointments once you leave the ICU specifically for this study. The total time spent participating would involve answering the questionnaire, which is designed to be quick and easy.

Potential risks and benefits

There are usually no direct medical risks in studies like this, as it mainly involves answering questions. The main benefit for you would be contributing to better understanding and care for future intensive care patients. While it won't directly change your treatment, it helps doctors identify sleep problems more effectively. You are always free to change your mind and withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (2)

University Hospital of Poitiers
Verified postcode
Poitiers, France
University Rouen Hospital
Verified postcode
Rouen, France

Common questions

What is the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire?

It's a simple set of questions designed to help doctors understand how well patients are sleeping in intensive care.

Why is this study important for sleep?

It helps healthcare teams have a reliable way to check sleep quality in ICU, which can lead to better care for patients struggling to rest.

Will I get any new medicine or treatment if I join?

No, this study is only about testing a questionnaire; you won't receive new medicines or treatments.

How long will I be involved in the study?

Your involvement will be limited to the time it takes to complete the questionnaire while you are in the ICU.

Can I stop participating if I change my mind?

Yes, you can choose to stop participating at any time without it affecting your medical care.

How to find out more

David DM MALLET, Director

david.mallet@chu-rouen.fr 02 32 88 82 65 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.