An Exploration of Sleep Disturbance and Outcomes in TBI (SLEEP-TBI)

This study aims to look at how sleep disturbance affects people who have had a traumatic brain injury.

Sleep disturbance can include waking frequently in the night, difficulty falling asleep, excessive sleepiness or changes to usual sleep patterns.

Investigators define traumatic brain injury as an injury caused by a forceful bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, or from an object entering the brain. This results in a disturbance of normal brain function, that can be temporary.

By understanding the relationship between sleep disturbance and traumatic brain injury, investigators will hopefully improve care and treatment for people with a traumatic brain injury.

Investigators are looking to understand each participant's experience of sleep disturbance, as well as measuring sleep, using a device that monitors movement and sleep quality.

Investigators are interested how sleep disturbance impacts things like day-to-day life and activities, such as work or leisure. Investigators are also interested in mental health, such as depression or anxiety.