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Circadian Rhythm of Melatonin in Burns

Role of Circadian Rhythm of Melatonin on Sleep-related Disturbances Postburn

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01596101
Acronym
Sleep4
Enrollment
86
Registered
2012-05-10
Start date
2009-04-30
Completion date
2014-08-31
Last updated
2014-08-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Burns, Sleep

Brief summary

Evaluate markers and postulated effectors of the endogenous circadian pacemaker in children admitted to the burn intensive care unit.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
CollaboratorOTHER
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* 5-18 years old

Exclusion criteria

* anoxic brain injury * preexisting neurological disorder * pre-existing sleep disorder * no informed consent or HIPAA release

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
sleep status48hrsactigraphy, polysomnography

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
urinary melatoninevery 2 hours for 48 hrs

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026