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PICU-related Sleep and Circadian Dysregulation Pilot Study

United States30 participantsStarted 2024-12-06

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 6 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. 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

Exclusion criteria

. Child is in end-of-life care
. The child is receiving neuromuscular blockade for any reason
. Caregiver or parent not at the bedside

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?

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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

Feasibility of monitoring the sleep and circadian rhythm of critically ill children

Timeframe: PICU Day 1 through 4

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06505447

SponsorState University of New York at Buffalo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-30

Contact for this trial

Amanda B Hassinger, MD

716-323-0158 albrooks@buffalo.edu

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