Video somnography in child brain tumour survivors

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    A detailed exploration of the use of video somnography of chronic insomnia in child brain tumour survivors

  • IRAS ID

    232224

  • Contact name

    Lorna P Galbraith

  • Contact email

    lg3g14@soton.ac.uk

  • Sponsor organisation

    University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    0 years, 3 months, 31 days

  • Research summary

    Many children who have survived brain tumours suffer from poor sleep years later, which impacts on their wakefulness during the day. The aim of this study is to investigate, in detail, the cause of these sleep problems, in particular whether these problems are actually chronic insomnia as a result of an overly soothing bedtime routine. This will be studied using behavioural analysis of video somnography in the family's home and a clinical interview.

  • REC name

    South Central - Hampshire A Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    18/SC/0012

  • Date of REC Opinion

    26 Feb 2018

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion