Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Improving sleep in bipolar patients using light therapy and education

Official title: Prise en Charge infirmière Des Anomalies du Sommeil et du Rythme Circadien Par luminothérapie et/ou un Programme Court de psychoéducation Chez Des Patients Souffrant de Troubles Bipolaires

Run by Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit · NCT04917419 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if light therapy and education can help people with bipolar disorder sleep better and feel more stable.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment170 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Henri Laborit
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Poitiers)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 5, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT04917419 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder types 1 or 2 who have sleep and circadian rhythm disorders and are currently under treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients with psychiatric comorbidities, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, or those exhibiting suicidal ideation 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 focuses on patients with bipolar disorder who experience sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of luminotherapy and a psychoeducation program in alleviating these symptoms. The approach combines light exposure therapy with educational support to improve overall patient well-being and reduce the risk of mood relapses. Participants will be monitored for changes in sleep patterns and mood stability throughout the intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the quality of life for bipolar patients by improving their sleep and mood stability.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated positive outcomes using luminotherapy and psychoeducation for similar symptoms in bipolar disorder, suggesting this approach has potential.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Main inclusion Criteria:

* Bipolar disorder (type 1 and 2 according to DSM V)
* Mood Disorder Questionnaire MDQ ˂ 7
* Sleeping and Circadian Rhythms Disorders
* Under treatment

Main exclusion Criteria:

* No addiction except for tobacco
* Narcolepsy
* Sleep Apnea
* Psychiatric comorbidities
* Suicidal ideation

Where it's running

  • Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit
    Poitiers, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.