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

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Conditions studied: Circadian Dysregulation, Light Exposure, Pediatric Critical Illness

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07384585

Run by

Laura Beth Kalvas

People needed

30

Starts

2026-03-26

Expected to finish

2027-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-22

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Anticipated to remain admitted to the study hospital pediatric ICU for additional 48 hours
• English-speaking parent/legally authorized representative available at the bedside

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio, United States (enrolling)

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