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Light in Frail Elderly - the Effect of a Dynamic Light for Sleep and Circadian Rhythm

NCT05107947 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 300

Last updated 2026-01-12

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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.

Conditions

  • Aged
  • Circadian Rhythm
  • Cognition
  • Fatigue
  • Humans
  • Light
  • Melatonin
  • Sleep
  • Biocentric
  • Frailty
  • Karolinska Sleepiness Score
  • Inflammation

Interventions

OTHER

Biocentric light

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Region Skane

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Madeleine Selvander, MD, PhD · Lunds Universitet

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-10-31
Primary Completion
2028-03-31
Completion
2028-09-30

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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Diseases

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