Sustained Selective AttentionTefflonNCT01831167
Effect of Dynamic Light Application on Performance of ICU Nurses
A study testing dynamic light in people with Sustained Selective Attention and Divided Attention, run by Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis at 2 sites in Netherlands.
Trial summary
In two sessions of four days nurses will be exposed to dynamic lighting and normal (reference) lighting. Through the psychological tests T.O.D.A. (Test or divided attention) and T.O.S.S.A. (Test of sustained selective attention), then the focus tested. These two tests run both 5 times. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sustained Selective Attention, Divided Attention
- What is being tested?
- dynamic light
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesNetherlands
- Study dates
- Jan 2013to Apr 2013
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
ICU nurses working 32 hours/week or more
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Netherlands2 sites
Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
's-Hertogenbosch, 5200ME
Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
's-Hertogenbosch
About this study
In two sessions of four days nurses will be exposed to dynamic lighting and normal (reference) lighting. Through the psychological tests T.O.D.A. (Test or divided attention) and T.O.S.S.A. (Test of sustained selective attention), then the focus tested. These two tests run both 5 times. The investigators also ask to fill out: 3 questionnaires, fatigue and mood, sleep and Questions of Life.
- Conditions
- Sustained Selective Attention, Divided Attention
- Being tested
- dynamic light
- Keywords
- dynamic light application, sustained attention, divided attention, nursing
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
dynamic lightOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| dynamic light | Experimental | dynamic light Receives: Other: dynamic light |
| reference | No intervention | normal light |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
score on Test of Divided Attention
divided attention
Measured: march 2013
Test on Sustained Selective Attention(TOSSA)
Measured: to april 2013
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Apr 2013 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2013
- Primary completionApr 2013
- Study completionApr 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sustained Selective AttentionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, K.S. Simons, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
- Investigators
- Koen Simons, MD, Principal investigator, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01831167
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IC-JBZ-Tefflon
- Acronym
- Tefflon
- Status last verified
- Apr 2013
- First submitted
- 4 Apr 2013
- Last updated
- 15 Apr 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Apr 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Dynamic Light Application on Performance of ICU Nurses
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01831167
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Tefflon / IC-JBZ-Tefflon
- Conditions
- Sustained Selective Attention, Divided Attention
- Keywords
- dynamic light application, sustained attention, divided attention, nursing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Jeroen Bosch ZiekenhuisUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2013
- Primary completion
- Apr 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Apr 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Apr 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In two sessions of four days nurses will be exposed to dynamic lighting and normal (reference) lighting. Through the psychological tests T.O.D.A. (Test or divided attention) and T.O.S.S.A. (Test of sustained selective attention), then the focus tested. These two tests run both 5 times. The investigators also ask to fill out: 3 questionnaires, fatigue and mood, sleep and Questions of Life.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| dynamic light | Experimental | Other: dynamic lightdynamic light |
| reference | No intervention | –normal light |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| dynamic light | Other | dynamic light |
Primary outcome
score on Test of Divided Attention
Time frame: march 2013
divided attention
Test on Sustained Selective Attention(TOSSA)
Time frame: to april 2013
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Apr 2013.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Koen Simons, MD principal investigator
Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing dynamic light in people with Sustained Selective Attention and Divided Attention, run by Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis at 2 sites in Netherlands.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Apr 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Netherlands. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
score on Test of Divided Attention (time frame: march 2013). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Apr 2013.