CompletedNot Applicable

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 range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

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 range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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.