PICU-related Sleep and Circadian Dysregulation Pilot Study
A single center pilot trial investigating the feasibility of using actigraphy and salivary melatonin levels to measure the sleep and circadian rhythm of critically ill children aged 3 to 6 years old. This study will also measure the feasibility of providing daytime light exposure as well as restricting all provided nut
| Condition(s) | Circadian Dysrhythmia, Sleep Disturbance, Critical Illness, Children, Only |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | A single center pilot trial investigating the feasibility of using actigraphy and salivary melatonin levels to measure the sleep and circadian rhythm of critically ill children aged 3 to 6 years old. This study will also measure the feasibility of providing daytime light exposure as well as restricting all provided nutrition to during daytime hours. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: 1. Child age 3 to 6 years old on the day of PICU admission 2. English-speaking parent at the bedside 3. Child expected to remain in the PICU over 24 to 48 hours Exclusion Criteria: 1. Child is in end-of-life care 2. The child is receiving neuromuscular blockade for any reason 3. Caregiver or parent not at the bedside |
| Ages | 3 Years to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | State University of New York at Buffalo |
| Locations | Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Start date | 2024-12-06 |
| NCT ID | NCT06505447 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06505447 |