Using light to improve well-being and sleep quality for radiographers
Official title: Benefits of Light in the Radiographic Environment
Run by Lund University · NCT06687304 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if different lighting conditions can help radiographers feel better and sleep more soundly during the darker months of the year.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 18 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Lund University Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Lund, Skåne County and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 2, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06687304 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are radiographers working in radiology departments.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not radiographers or those who work in different healthcare roles 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 clinical trial aims to investigate whether different lighting conditions can enhance the well-being and sleep quality of radiographers. Participants will work in either an enhanced light environment or a standard lighting setup, and their alertness, energy levels, and sleep quality will be assessed through surveys and saliva samples. The study employs a crossover design, allowing each participant to serve as their own control, which helps to minimize variability and improve the reliability of the results. The goal is to identify the optimal light recipe that benefits radiology personnel during the darker months of the year.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved sleep quality and overall well-being for radiographers, enhancing their work performance and health.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of using light enhancement in radiology settings may be novel, similar studies have shown positive outcomes in other healthcare environments.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Radiographer Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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Skånes universitetssjukhus Lund
Lund, Skåne County, Sweden Recruiting -
Skånes universitetssjukhus
Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden Recruiting -
Lasarettet Trelleborg
Trelleborg, Skåne County, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pether Jildenstal, PhD
- Email: pether.jildenstal@med.lu.se
- Phone: 0046462220000
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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.