Feasibility of Light Therapy in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Circadian Dysregulation Light Exposure Pediatric Critical Illness
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
4 – 17
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
Laura Beth Kalvas · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how easy or difficult it is for critically ill children (4-17 years old) to have light therapy while in the pediatric ICU. Participants will have a light meter at their bedside to measure light levels. Each morning, a light box will be placed at their bedside. Children, family, and staff will be asked to completed feedback surveys regarding the ligh…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Anticipated to remain admitted to the study hospital pediatric ICU for additional 48 hours * English-speaking parent/legally authorized representative available at the bedside Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unable to open their eyes to receive light therapy (Glasgow Coma Sca…
Contacts

Laura Beth Kalvas, PhD, RN

614-304-1872

laurabeth.kalvas@nationwidechildrens.org

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