Actively Recruiting
Feasibility of Light Therapy in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Led by Laura Beth Kalvas · Updated on 2026-03-27
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
43 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Laura Beth Kalvas
Lead Sponsor
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Feasibility of Light Therapy in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Anticipated to remain admitted to the study hospital pediatric ICU for additional 48 hours
- English-speaking parent or legally authorized representative available at the bedside
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to open eyes to receive light therapy (Glasgow Coma Scale eye opening score of 1 or neuromuscular blockade)
- Contraindications to light therapy such as migraines, retinal disease, diseases with retinal complications, blindness, bipolar disorder, seizure disorder, or traumatic brain injury
- Suspected or identified neglect or abuse, involvement of Child Protective Services, or ward of state
- Receiving palliative or end-of-life care
- Unable to fit light box or cart in patient room
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43205
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Laura Beth Kalvas, PhD, RN
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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