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The Impact of Ergonomic Circadian Light on Hospitalized Stroke Patients in a Rehabilitation Unit

Denmark90 participantsStarted 2014-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of exposure to ergonomic circadian light on physiological and mental parameters in stroke patients admitted for rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients evaluated as candidates to the rehabilitation units from May 1th 2014 to May 1th 2015. Exclusion Criteria: * Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) \< 15 * No functioning of the optic nerve or retina in both eyes * Unable to open both eyes * Non communicating patients e.g. aphasia (incompetent patients) * Unable to cooperate to the physical examinations * Less than 2 weeks of hospitalization in the rehabilitation department * If the sub investigator finds the study participant unfit to conduct the investigations

What they're measuring

well-being

Timeframe: The participants will be tested at the inklusion (1-2 days before admission to the rehabilitation unit) and at discharge. A hospital stay with an average duration of about 4 weeks.

Depression

Timeframe: The participants will be tested at the inklusion (1-2 days before admission to the rehabilitation unit) and at discharge. A hospital stay with an average duration of about 4 weeks.

Anxiety

Timeframe: The participants will be tested at the inklusion (1-2 days before admission to the rehabilitation unit) and at discharge. A hospital stay with an average duration of about 4 weeks.

Circadian rhythm specific blood marker

Timeframe: The participants will be tested at the inklusion (1-2 days before admission to the rehabilitation unit) and at discharge. A hospital stay with an average duration of about 4 weeks.

Sleep and sleep-wake cycle

Timeframe: The participants will be tested at the inklusion (1-2 days before admission to the rehabilitation unit) and at discharge. A hospital stay with an average duration of about 4 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02186392

SponsorGlostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-06

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Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

well-being

Timeframe: The participants will be tested at the inklusion (1-2 days before admission to the rehabilitation unit) and at discharge. A hospital stay with an average duration of about 4 weeks.

Depression

Timeframe: The participants will be tested at the inklusion (1-2 days before admission to the rehabilitation unit) and at discharge. A hospital stay with an average duration of about 4 weeks.

Anxiety

Timeframe: The participants will be tested at the inklusion (1-2 days before admission to the rehabilitation unit) and at discharge. A hospital stay with an average duration of about 4 weeks.

Circadian rhythm specific blood marker

Timeframe: The participants will be tested at the inklusion (1-2 days before admission to the rehabilitation unit) and at discharge. A hospital stay with an average duration of about 4 weeks.

Sleep and sleep-wake cycle

Timeframe: The participants will be tested at the inklusion (1-2 days before admission to the rehabilitation unit) and at discharge. A hospital stay with an average duration of about 4 weeks.