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Application of a Light/Dark Cycle in Preterm Neonates and Its Association With Shorter In-hospital Stay
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Cephalic helmet for Preterm Infants. Completed, enrolled 300 participants.
Detailed Summary
The study focuses on the use of light/dark alternation as chronotherapy to prevent deterioration and reduce morbidity and mortality in premature patients, as well as favoring circadian alteration after birth, which should lead premature infants to a better evolution in life. NICU. With the hypothesis that exposure to light/dark cycles during hospitalization of preterm infants will decrease hospital stay. In addition, the light/dark cycle will allow a circadian organization of physiological variables such as salivary levels of cortisol and melatonin. To identify the benefits of the light/dark cycle in the clinical maturation of preterm newborn patients and early hospital discharge in preterm newborns.
Study Details
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Interventions
An acrylic headgear (length: 27 cm; width: 27 cm; height: 17.5 cm; opening: 17x12 cm) was placed on the patient's head. The helmet was covered with surgical cloth (green or blue) folded into 50x60cm rectangles, leaving the front part open to maintain adequate airflow.