NCT03578003 Morning Bright Light to Improve Sleep Quality in Veterans
| NCT ID | NCT03578003 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Portland VA Medical Center |
| Condition | Brain Injuries, Traumatic |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-08-02 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2017-08-02 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.
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Brief Summary
One of the principal complicating factors associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is sleep-wake disturbances (e.g., insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and circadian rhythm sleep disorders). Morning bright light therapy (MBLT) has been shown to improve sleep quality in a variety of conditions, but little has been done investigating the utility of MBLT in improving sleep in Veterans with TBI. This proposal aims to determine the effect of MBLT on sleep quality in Veterans with TBI. Veterans with and without TBI will be recruited from the VA Portland Health Care System. Baseline questionnaires and 7 days of actigraphy will be collected prior to engaging in 60 minutes of MBLT daily for 4 weeks, during which actigraphy will also be collected continuously. Post-MBLT questionnaire data will be collected, and follow-up questionnaire data will be collected at 3 months post-MBLT.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Veterans Exclusion Criteria: * History of bipolar disorder * History of macular degeneration * Non-English speaking * Decisionally impaired * Currently using a light box
Contact & Investigator
Miranda M Lim, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Portland VA Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT03578003 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Brain Injuries, Traumatic. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT03578003 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT03578003 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lmir@ohsu.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT03578003 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Portand, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT03578003 clinical trial?
NCT03578003 is sponsored by Portland VA Medical Center. The principal investigator is Miranda M Lim, MD, PhD at Portland VA Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.