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Feasibility of Light Therapy in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Sponsor: Laura Beth Kalvas
Summary
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 light therapy. Study participation will continue for a maximum of 5 days.
Official title: Feasibility of Light Therapy in the Pediatric ICU
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
4 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-03
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2026-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Light Therapy
Light therapy will be delivered via a light box for a maximum of 5 days in the pediatric ICU. Light therapy will be initiated 1 to 2 hours following participant's typical wake time, and continue for 3 hours. The light box light intensity is 10,000 lux with high blue light content (5,000 Kelvin). The light box blocks ultraviolet rays. The portable light box will be placed in front or to the side of the child at a distance of 2 feet. The light box can be moved with activity and turned off at any time if requested by the child, family, or staff.
Locations (1)
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States