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Feasibility of Light Therapy in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Feasibility of Light Therapy in the Pediatric ICU

Who can join

Ages 4 to 17 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Anticipated to remain admitted to the study hospital pediatric ICU for additional 48 hours
* English-speaking parent/legally authorized representative available at the bedside

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients unable to open their eyes to receive light therapy (Glasgow Coma Scale eye opening score of 1 or neuromuscular blockade)
* Patients with contraindications to light therapy (e.g., migraines, retinal disease, diseases associated with retinal complications, blindness, bipolar disorder, seizure disorder, traumatic brain injury)
* Suspected/identified neglect/abuse, Child Protective Services involvement, or ward of state
* Children receiving palliative/end-of-life care
* Unable to fit light box/cart in patient room

About the study

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.

What is being tested

• Light Therapy (other)

Sponsor: Laura Beth Kalvas · Participants: 30 · Started: Mar 26, 2026

Contact the study team

• Laura Beth Kalvas, PhD, RN · Phone: 614-304-1872

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07384585

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.