Traumatic Brain Injury study: Morning Bright Light Therapy vs Negative Ion Generator
Official title Improving Sleep in Veterans With the Polytrauma Clinical Triad
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06477796
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if improving sleep with bright light in the morning can reduce the overall problems caused by brain injury, PTSD, and chronic pain.
- Who it's for
- Veterans who have a traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and chronic pain all at the same time.
- What's involved
- Participants will use a bright light device at home each morning and may have a few visits for check‑ins and sleep assessments.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several weeks, with regular home use of the light and a few scheduled clinic visits for monitoring.
You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 89
You may be able to join if
- Veteran
- English speaking with phone and internet access
- Current self-reported sleep disturbances
- Clinical stable for current pharmacologic or behavioral health treatments for depression, anxiety, sleep and pain
- Documented history of TBI
You likely can't join if
- Decisional impairment and/or dementia
- Current usage of a lightbox or negative ion generator
- Shift work
- History of macular degeneration and/or bipolar disorder
- Evidence for suicidal ideation
- Cancer diagnosis within the past 6 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Veteran
- English speaking with phone and internet access
- Current self-reported sleep disturbances
- Clinical stable for current pharmacologic or behavioral health treatments for depression, anxiety, sleep and pain
- Documented history of TBI
- Decisional impairment and/or dementia
- Current usage of a lightbox or negative ion generator
- Shift work
- History of macular degeneration and/or bipolar disorder
- Evidence for suicidal ideation
- Cancer diagnosis within the past 6 months
- Surgery within the past 6 months
- Substance abuse within the past 6-12 months
- Significant impairing post-stroke residual hemiparesis
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Portland, Oregon, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 89 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Portland, Oregon, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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