PICU-related Sleep and Circadian Dysregulation Pilot Study

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age3-6
SponsorState University of New York at Buffalo

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Child age 3 to 6 years old on the day of PICU admission

English-speaking parent at the bedside

Child expected to remain in the PICU over 24 to 48 hours

Disqualifiers

Child is in end-of-life care

The child is receiving neuromuscular blockade for any reason

Caregiver or parent not at the bedside

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Daytime light exposure
  • Daytime restricted feeding

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups