Bright idea: light therapy and daytime feeding may reset body clocks in hospitalized children
NCT ID NCT06505447
First seen Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This pilot study explores whether it's possible to measure and improve sleep and body clock rhythms in critically ill children aged 3 to 6 in the pediatric ICU. Researchers will use a wrist monitor and saliva tests to track sleep, and try two simple interventions: bright light therapy in the morning and limiting nutrition to daytime hours. The goal is to see if these methods are practical, not yet to prove they help children recover.
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Active substance
Light therapy and daytime restricted feeding
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show simple ways to help critically ill children sleep better and recover more naturally in the hospital.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 30 children. It is not designed to prove any health benefits, only that the approach is possible.
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