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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 170 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Poitiers) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 5, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04917419 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
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Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit
Poitiers, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cécile BOISVERT
- Email: cecile.boisvert@ch-poitiers.fr
- Phone: 0033 5 16 52 61 18
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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.