Light in Frail Elderly - the Effect of a Dynamic Light for Sleep and Circadian Rhythm
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Aged
Circadian Rhythm
Cognition
Fatigue
Humans
Light
Melatonin
Sleep
Biocentric
Frailty
Karolinska Sleepiness Score
Inflammation
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 300 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Region Skane · Other
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About This Trial
The aim of this project is to evaluate the effect of a dynamic light in order to improve the circadian rhythm, provide a better sleep and well-being, and in the long run an improved recovery. The primary question is whether dynamic artificial light with circadian stimulus can affect the circadian rhythm. The secondary question is whether this also provides better sleep and well-being.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Over the age of 65 years
* Admitted to one of the included study rooms
Exclusion Criteria:
* Overdose addictive substance
* Acute neurological disease
* Melatonin treatment
* Probable survival \<5 days
* Severe visual impairment that makes reading impossible
* Age \<65 years…
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