Modification in ICU design may influence circadian serum cholinesterase activities: a proof-of-concept pilot study
Abstract Background Deficits in cholinergic function are assumed to cause cognitive decline. Studies have demonstrated that changes in serum cholinesterase activities are associated with a higher incidence of delirium in critically ill patients. Additionally, basic research indicates that the cholin...
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| description | Abstract Background Deficits in cholinergic function are assumed to cause cognitive decline. Studies have demonstrated that changes in serum cholinesterase activities are associated with a higher incidence of delirium in critically ill patients. Additionally, basic research indicates that the cholinergic and circadian systems are interconnected, with each system influencing the functionality of the other. This data analysis of a proof-of-concept pilot study investigates whether modification in ICU design, including dynamic light therapy, may influence the circadian oscillation of serum cholinesterase activities. Methods We enrolled adult critically ill patients who were on mechanical ventilation and had an anticipated ICU stay of at least 48 h. The patients were treated in either modified or standard ICU rooms. The modified rooms received extensive architectural modifications, including a new dynamic lighting system. Serum acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase activities were measured every four hours for up to three 24-h assessment periods. Results We included 64 patients in the data analysis (n = 34 patients in modified rooms, n = 30 in standard rooms). The median values of serum acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase activities showed different patterns. Acetylcholinesterase activities differed significantly between the groups during the first assessment period (p = 0.04) and the second assessment period (p = 0.045). The intensity of light, as quantified by the effective circadian irradiance, significantly influenced the activities of acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase throughout all assessment periods for patients in both groups (p < 0.001). The analysis showed significant interaction (p < 0.001), indicating that the differences in acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase activities between the groups were inconsistent over time but apparent during specific periods of the day. Conclusion Implementing a comprehensive set of changes to the design of ICU rooms, including a dynamic lighting system, may influence the course of the activity patterns of acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase in critically ill patients. Modifications to environmental factors could potentially offer neuroprotective benefits and facilitate the realignment of circadian rhythms within the cholinergic system. Clinical trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02143661. Registered May 21, 2014. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eb940ca572464befbf0aead1f18ce84c2025-08-20T02:39:48ZengSpringerOpenIntensive Care Medicine Experimental2197-425X2024-12-0112111010.1186/s40635-024-00709-5Modification in ICU design may influence circadian serum cholinesterase activities: a proof-of-concept pilot studySebastian Schmidt0Maria Heinrich1Klaus-Dieter Wernecke2Claudia Spies3Laura Hancke4Anika Mueller5Alawi Luetz6Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of HealthDepartment of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of HealthInstitute of Biometry and Clinical Epidemiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of HealthDepartment of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of HealthDepartment of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of HealthDepartment of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of HealthDepartment of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of HealthAbstract Background Deficits in cholinergic function are assumed to cause cognitive decline. Studies have demonstrated that changes in serum cholinesterase activities are associated with a higher incidence of delirium in critically ill patients. Additionally, basic research indicates that the cholinergic and circadian systems are interconnected, with each system influencing the functionality of the other. This data analysis of a proof-of-concept pilot study investigates whether modification in ICU design, including dynamic light therapy, may influence the circadian oscillation of serum cholinesterase activities. Methods We enrolled adult critically ill patients who were on mechanical ventilation and had an anticipated ICU stay of at least 48 h. The patients were treated in either modified or standard ICU rooms. The modified rooms received extensive architectural modifications, including a new dynamic lighting system. Serum acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase activities were measured every four hours for up to three 24-h assessment periods. Results We included 64 patients in the data analysis (n = 34 patients in modified rooms, n = 30 in standard rooms). The median values of serum acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase activities showed different patterns. Acetylcholinesterase activities differed significantly between the groups during the first assessment period (p = 0.04) and the second assessment period (p = 0.045). The intensity of light, as quantified by the effective circadian irradiance, significantly influenced the activities of acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase throughout all assessment periods for patients in both groups (p < 0.001). The analysis showed significant interaction (p < 0.001), indicating that the differences in acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase activities between the groups were inconsistent over time but apparent during specific periods of the day. Conclusion Implementing a comprehensive set of changes to the design of ICU rooms, including a dynamic lighting system, may influence the course of the activity patterns of acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase in critically ill patients. Modifications to environmental factors could potentially offer neuroprotective benefits and facilitate the realignment of circadian rhythms within the cholinergic system. Clinical trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02143661. Registered May 21, 2014.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40635-024-00709-5ArchitectureCritical careNonpharmacologicalCircadian rhythmCholinesteraseDelirium |
| spellingShingle | Sebastian Schmidt Maria Heinrich Klaus-Dieter Wernecke Claudia Spies Laura Hancke Anika Mueller Alawi Luetz Modification in ICU design may influence circadian serum cholinesterase activities: a proof-of-concept pilot study Intensive Care Medicine Experimental Architecture Critical care Nonpharmacological Circadian rhythm Cholinesterase Delirium |
| title | Modification in ICU design may influence circadian serum cholinesterase activities: a proof-of-concept pilot study |
| title_full | Modification in ICU design may influence circadian serum cholinesterase activities: a proof-of-concept pilot study |
| title_fullStr | Modification in ICU design may influence circadian serum cholinesterase activities: a proof-of-concept pilot study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modification in ICU design may influence circadian serum cholinesterase activities: a proof-of-concept pilot study |
| title_short | Modification in ICU design may influence circadian serum cholinesterase activities: a proof-of-concept pilot study |
| title_sort | modification in icu design may influence circadian serum cholinesterase activities a proof of concept pilot study |
| topic | Architecture Critical care Nonpharmacological Circadian rhythm Cholinesterase Delirium |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40635-024-00709-5 |
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