Effects of natural light on stroke recovery complications
Official title: The Effects of Naturalistic Light on Post Stroke Complications Related Brain Areas in Stroke Patients During Admission for Rehabilitation
Run by Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet · NCT06922409 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using natural light during rehab can help stroke patients feel less depressed and tired as they recover.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Glostrup Municipality, Capital Region) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 10, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | April 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06922409 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are stroke patients experiencing moderate to severe fatigue and/or depression who are admitted for rehabilitation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive impairments, such as those unable to communicate or cooperate, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates how exposure to naturalistic light can influence post-stroke complications such as depression and fatigue in patients undergoing rehabilitation. By utilizing artificial light that mimics the spectrum and rhythm of sunlight, the researchers aim to assess its impact on mental states and circadian regulation. The effects will be measured through questionnaires, MRI scans, and biological markers related to inflammation and sleep. The study focuses on stroke patients who require at least 10 days of rehabilitation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the mental health and recovery outcomes for stroke patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated positive outcomes with light therapy in similar contexts, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scoring moderate-severe fatigue and/or depression OR NO fatigue and/or depressione which are evaluated as candidates for the rehabilitation unit. Exclusion Criteria: * GCS \< 15 * No functioning nervus opticus or retina in both eyes * Unable to open both eyes * Non communicating patients e.g. severe aphasia (incompetent patients) * Unable to cooperate to the physical examinations * Less than 10 days of hospitalization in the rehabilitation department * Claustrophobia * If the sub investigator finds the study participant unfit to conduct the investigations
Where it's running
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Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - University of Copenhagen
Glostrup Municipality, Capital Region, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anders Sode West, MD, PhD — Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen
- Study coordinator: Anders Sode West, MD, PhD.
- Email: anders.sode.west@regionh.dk
- Phone: +4538634051
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.