Using morning bright light to improve sleep in veterans

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 the effects of morning bright light therapy (MBLT) on sleep quality in veterans, particularly those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Participants will undergo a 4-week intervention involving daily 60-minute sessions of MBLT, with sleep quality assessed through questionnaires and actigraphy before, during, and after the treatment period. The study aims to determine whether MBLT can alleviate sleep disturbances commonly experienced by veterans with TBI.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Veterans

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of bipolar disorder
* History of macular degeneration
* Non-English speaking
* Decisionally impaired
* Currently using a light box

Where it's running

• VA Portland Health Care System
  Portand, Oregon, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Miranda M Lim, MD, PhD — Portland VA Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Miranda M Lim, MD, PhD
• Email: lmir@ohsu.edu
• Phone: 503-220-8262

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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.