Using natural light to prevent delirium after heart surgery
Ruolo Della Luce Naturale Nella Prevenzione Del Delirium Dopo Cardiochirurgia: Studio Osservazionale Prospettico Con Controllo Storico
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma · NCT05936944
This study is testing if getting more natural light after heart surgery can help prevent delirium in adult patients recovering in the ICU.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Parma, PR) |
| Trial ID | NCT05936944 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the incidence of postoperative delirium in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery by comparing those exposed to natural light with those under totally artificial lighting. The study will take place at a university hospital over a 12-month period, focusing on patients who are planned for cardiac surgery and will be admitted to the ICU postoperatively. By utilizing a historical control group, the study seeks to identify the potential benefits of natural light exposure in reducing the incidence of delirium after surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients scheduled for cardiac surgery who will require ICU admission afterward.
Not a fit: Patients with diagnosed dementia, major depressive disorder, or those undergoing emergent surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative outcomes and reduced incidence of delirium in cardiac surgery patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using natural light is promising, similar studies have not been extensively documented, making this a relatively novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * planned cardiac surgery * planned ICU admission after surgery Exclusion Criteria: * cardiac surgery with total suspension of cerebral perfusion * patient with diagnosed dementia or major depressive disorder * patient unable to perform CAM-ICU evaluation * emergent surgery * patient in ICU before surgery
Where this trial is running
Parma, PR
- Ospedale Maggiore di Parma — Parma, PR, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Davide Nicolotti, MD
- Email: dnicolotti@ao.pr.it
- Phone: 00390521703286
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Intensive Care Unit Delirium, Postoperative Delirium, Cardiac Surgery, cardiac surgery, postoperative delirium, natural light