Light in Frail Elderly - the Effect of a Dynamic Light for Sleep and Circadian Rhythm
Region Skane
300 participants
Oct 31, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this project is to evaluate the effect of a dynamic light in order to improve the circadian rhythm, provide a better sleep and well-being, and in the long run an improved recovery. The primary question is whether dynamic artificial light with circadian stimulus can affect the circadian rhythm. The secondary question is whether this also provides better sleep and well-being. The group that is particularly interesting to study is a geriatric population that is more sensitive to circadian rhythm disorders, sleep disorders and confusion in connection with hospitalization and that can be of particular benefit from this intervention.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Over the age of 65 years
- Admitted to one of the included study rooms
Exclusion Criteria12
- Overdose addictive substance
- Acute neurological disease
- Melatonin treatment
- Probable survival \<5 days
- Severe visual impairment that makes reading impossible
- Age \<65 years
- Inability to understand Swedish in speech and writing
- Inability to consent to participate in the study
- The patient is on any of the following medicines:
- Medications for Parkinson's disease
- Neuroleptics (including lithium)
- Dementia
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Interventions
Light that changes in intensity and spectral distribution during the day to mimick daylight. High in intensity and high circadian stimulus during daytime and low intensity and low circadian stimulus during late afternoon and night.
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NCT05107947