Effect of ASMR and White Noise on Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Elective Lower Extremity Surgery (SLEEP-ASMR)

June 15, 2026 updated by: muzeyyen ataseven

Effect of ASMR and White Noise on Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Elective Lower Extremity Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) and white noise on postoperative sleep quality in patients undergoing elective lower extremity surgery. Postoperative sleep disturbances are common after orthopedic surgery and may negatively affect pain perception, recovery, and overall patient outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: ASMR intervention, white noise intervention, or control group. Patients in the intervention groups will listen to standardized 30-minute audio recordings before sleep during the postoperative period, while the control group will receive routine care with headphones only. Sleep quality will be assessed using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ). The study aims to determine which non-pharmacological intervention is more effective in improving postoperative sleep quality.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Sleep disturbance is one of the most common postoperative complications following orthopedic surgery and is associated with increased pain perception, delayed recovery, prolonged hospitalization, and decreased patient comfort. Non-pharmacological interventions that improve sleep quality may contribute positively to postoperative recovery and patient outcomes.

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is characterized by relaxing sensory experiences triggered by auditory stimuli and has recently gained attention for its potential effects on sleep and emotional well-being. White noise is another auditory intervention commonly used to reduce environmental noise perception and promote sleep quality. Although previous studies have demonstrated beneficial effects of ASMR and white noise separately, there is limited evidence comparing these interventions in postoperative orthopedic patients.

This study is designed as a three-arm parallel randomized controlled trial conducted in patients undergoing elective lower extremity surgery. Eligible participants will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio into ASMR, white noise, or control groups using computer-generated block randomization. Participants in the intervention groups will listen to standardized 30-minute audio recordings before sleep during the postoperative hospitalization period. The control group will receive headphones without audio playback to minimize environmental noise exposure.

The primary outcome of the study is postoperative sleep quality measured using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ). Secondary outcomes may include postoperative pain intensity, nocturnal awakening frequency, and patient comfort. Blinded researchers will perform outcome assessment and statistical analyses.

The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding effective non-pharmacological nursing interventions to improve postoperative sleep quality in orthopedic surgery patients.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

90

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 years and older
  • Undergoing elective lower extremity surgery
  • Conscious and able to communicate
  • No hearing impairment or hearing aid use
  • Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain score of 5 or lower
  • No use of medications affecting sleep
  • Willing to participate in the study
  • Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participation in another clinical study
  • Surgery due to trauma
  • Transfer to the intensive care unit during the postoperative period
  • Development of serious postoperative complications
  • Withdrawal from the study at any stage
  • Failure to comply with study procedures

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: ASMR Group
Participants will listen to standardized 30-minute ASMR audio recordings before sleep during the postoperative hospitalization period.
Behavioral: ASMR Audio Intervention
Standardized ASMR audio recordings administered for 30 minutes before sleep during the postoperative period.
Other Names:
  • ASMR Group
Experimental: White Noise Group
Participants will listen to standardized 30-minute white noise audio recordings before sleep during the postoperative hospitalization period.
Behavioral: White Noise Audio Intervention
Standardized white noise audio recordings administered for 30 minutes before sleep during the postoperative period.
Other Names:
  • White Noise Group
No Intervention: Control Group
Participants will receive routine postoperative care and will wear headphones without audio playback before sleep.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Postoperative Sleep Quality
Time Frame: Postoperative nights 1 and 2
Postoperative sleep quality will be assessed using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ). The RCSQ is a validated five-item visual analog scale evaluating sleep depth, sleep latency, number of awakenings, sleep efficiency, and overall sleep quality. Each item is scored between 0 and 100, and higher scores indicate better sleep quality. Total scores are calculated by averaging the item scores. Sleep quality will be evaluated during postoperative nights 1 and 2.
Postoperative nights 1 and 2

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

muzeyyen ataseven

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Müzeyyen Ataseven, PhD,RN, Medipol University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

September 5, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

November 5, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 5, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 7, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 15, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

June 16, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 16, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 15, 2026

Last Verified

June 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ASMR-2026

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared to protect participant confidentiality and institutional data security.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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