Circadian Rhythm of Melatonin in Burns

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

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Key information

Conditions

Sleep Burns Wounds and Injuries

Age range

5 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Shriners Hospital for Children

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

5-18 years old

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

sleep status

Time frame: 48hrs

actigraphy, polysomnography

Secondary outcomes

urinary melatonin

Time frame: every 2 hours for 48 hrs

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Shriners Hospitals for Children

Other

Collaborators

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Registry information

Official study title

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

Acronym: Sleep4

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2014
First posted: May 10, 2012
Registry last updated: Aug 12, 2014

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