Circadian Rhythm of Melatonin in Burns

Completed

• Conditions: Burns; Sleep

• Registration Number: NCT01596101
• Lead Sponsor: Shriners Hospitals for Children

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-04
• Study First Submitted: 2012-05-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-05-09
• Study First Posted: 2012-05-10
• Primary Completion: 2013-11
• Status Verified: 2014-08
• Study Completion: 2014-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-08-10
• Last Update Posted: 2014-08-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 86

Inclusion Criteria

• 5-18 years old

Exclusion Criteria

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
sleep status	48hrs	actigraphy, polysomnography

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
urinary melatonin	every 2 hours for 48 hrs

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Shriners Hospital for Children; 🇺🇸 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States