Feasibility of Light Therapy in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (NCT07384585)
Feasibility of Light Therapy in the Pediatric ICU
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio
Age range: 4 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Light Therapy (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (614) 304-1872
Email: laurabeth.kalvas@nationwidechildrens.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.