Light in Frail Elderly - the Effect of a Dynamic Light for Sleep and Circadian Rhythm
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Conditions studied: Aged, Circadian Rhythm, Cognition, Fatigue, Humans, Light, Melatonin, Sleep, Biocentric, Frailty, Karolinska Sleepiness Score, Inflammation
In brief
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. The group that is particularly interesting to study is a geriatric population that is more sensitive to circadian rhythm disorders, sleep disorders and confusion in connection with hospitalization and that can be of particular benefit from this intervention.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05107947
- Run by
- Region Skane
- People needed
- 300
- Starts
- 2022-10-31
- Expected to finish
- 2028-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-01-12
Who can join
Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Over the age of 65 years
- Admitted to one of the included study rooms
You may not qualify if…
- Overdose addictive substance
- Acute neurological disease
- Melatonin treatment
- Probable survival <5 days
- Severe visual impairment that makes reading impossible
- Age <65 years
- Inability to understand Swedish in speech and writing
- Inability to consent to participate in the study
- The patient is on any of the following medicines:
- Medications for Parkinson's disease
- Neuroleptics (including lithium)
- Dementia
Where it is running
- Skåne University Hospital Malmö — Malmö, Sweden (enrolling)
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