NCT07384585NARecruiting
Feasibility of Light Therapy in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Laura Beth Kalvas
Start Date
3/26/2026
Completion Date
1/1/2027
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 4 years to 17 years
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 Scale eye opening score of 1 or neuromuscular blockade)
* Patients with contraindications to light therapy (e.g., migraines, retinal disease, diseases associated with retinal complications, blindness, bipolar disorder, seizure disorder, traumatic brain injury)
* Suspected/identified neglect/abuse, Child Protective Services involvement, or ward of state
* Children receiving palliative/end-of-life care
* Unable to fit light box/cart in patient room
Interventions
OTHER
Light Therapy
Conditions
Circadian DysregulationLight ExposurePediatric Critical Illness
Locations
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio 43205
United States