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Conditions
Brain Tumor
Interventions
Bright Light Exposure, Dim Light Exposure, Cognitive Assessment
Behavioral · Other
Lead sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Other
Eligibility
10 Years to 18 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Relationships Among Pupil Responses to Light, Circadian Rhythms, and Sleep

NCT07753889
Conditions
Circadian Rhythm, Pupillometry, Sleep
Interventions
Ocular light exposure from portable light box
Other
Lead sponsor
Elizabeth B Klerman MD PhD
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2027 – 2035
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Breast Cancer, Fatigue, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Light, Quality of Life, Sleep
Interventions
Bright white light, Dim red light
Device
Lead sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
54 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Hackensack, New Jersey • New York, New York
Conditions
ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, ADHD
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
6 Years to 9 Years
Enrollment
250 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

The "Light for the Brain" Study

NCT02677987
Conditions
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Cognitive Impairments, Sleep, Depression, Fatigue, Quality of Life
Interventions
Intervention systematic light exposure, Comparison systematic light exposure
Device
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
21 Years and older
Enrollment
47 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Conditions
Parkinson's Disease
Interventions
Light Therapy Device
Device
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Other
Eligibility
40 Years and older
Enrollment
65 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Effects of Bright Light on Co-occurring Cancer-related Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors

NCT03304587
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
Polysomnography (PSG), Rectal thermistor 400 Series, Bright blue-green light, Dim red light, Digital foot candle datalogging light meter, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-Cancer-Fatigue, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-Sleep Disturbance, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-Depression, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-Physical Function, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Center for Epidemiological Studies - Depression, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer-Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), Daily Log
Diagnostic Test · Other
Lead sponsor
Michigan State University
Other
Eligibility
21 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
East Lansing, Michigan
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

The Impact of Artificial Sunlight on Human Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

NCT03636360
Conditions
Sleep, Circadian Dysregulation, Mood
Interventions
Light
Device
Lead sponsor
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years to 35 Years
Enrollment
10 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Palo Alto, California
Conditions
Myocardial Ischemia, Critical Illness, Endothelial Dysfunction
Interventions
Day Light, Placebo light, ICU Intense Light, ICU Placebo light
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
70 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Conditions
Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance, Circadian Dysregulation
Interventions
Morning bright light therapy, Dim light
Device
Lead sponsor
State University of New York at Buffalo
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
14 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Buffalo, New York
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Understanding Circadian Responses to Light in Persons With Mild Cognitive Impairment

NCT05411822
Conditions
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
Interventions
Lighting Intervention Blue light, Lighting Intervention Green light, Dim-light control condition
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Other
Eligibility
55 Years and older
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Menands, New York
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Light to Maximize Vision, Minimize Insomnia

NCT01712243
Conditions
Postural Balance
Interventions
Light
Other
Lead sponsor
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Federal
Eligibility
55 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
29 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Palo Alto, California
Conditions
Glucose Intolerance, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep
Interventions
Sleep Restriction with ALAN first, then Sleep Restriction without ALAN, Sleep Restriction without ALAN first, then sleep restriction with ALAN
Other
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
20 Years to 40 Years
Enrollment
14 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

SCREENS: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Electronics in the EveNing Study

NCT06192745
Conditions
Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, Executive Function, Emotion Regulation
Interventions
no screen control with dim light and calming activities, unfiltered Bright tablet screen, Filtered dim tablet screen, Exciting content, Calming Content
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Other
Eligibility
8 Years to 11 Years
Enrollment
220 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2025 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Feasibility of Light Therapy for Fatigue N-of-1 Trials

NCT04707846
Conditions
Fatigue
Interventions
Bright Blue Light Commercial AYO Light Therapy Device, Dim Blue Light Commercial AYO Light Therapy Device
Device
Lead sponsor
Northwell Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 59 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Conditions
Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Episode
Interventions
7000lux broad-spectrum light, 50lux dim red light
Device
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
46 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009 – 2015
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Impact of Sleep Extension in Adolescents

NCT03500458
Conditions
Insulin Sensitivity, Sleep, Dietary Habits
Interventions
Sleep Extension
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Other
Eligibility
14 Years to 19 Years
Enrollment
75 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Aurora, Colorado
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Smart Lighting for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

NCT05825404
Conditions
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Interventions
Smart Ambient Bright Light (SABL), Control
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Penn State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
51 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Belleville, Pennsylvania • DuBois, Pennsylvania
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Facilitating Adjustment to Simulated Jet Lag

NCT05382923
Conditions
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Jet Lag Type
Interventions
Bright Light, Bright Light + Exercise + Melatonin, Control
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Arizona
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Tucson, Arizona
Conditions
Parkinson's Disease, Sleep Disorder; Excessive Somnolence
Interventions
Bright Light Treatment (Sun Ray Sunbox SB-558), Dim red light (Sun Ray Sunbox SB-558)
Device
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
27 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Conditions
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome (ASPS), Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, Sleep Wake Disorders, Sleep Disorder
Interventions
dim light melatonin onset (DLMO)
Other
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Light Therapy for PD - Dose Selection

NCT04291014
Conditions
Parkinson Disease, Sleep Disorder, Fatigue
Interventions
SunRay Light Boxes
Device
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Other
Eligibility
45 Years and older
Enrollment
203 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2023
U.S. locations
25
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama • Phoenix, Arizona • Irvine, California + 20 more
Conditions
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
Interventions
Melatonin 0.5 MG, Dim Light Melatonin Onset (salivary)
Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
University of Michigan
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
44 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Conditions
Bipolar Disorder, Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder
Interventions
Melatonin, Placebo, Behavioral sleep intervention, Behavioral sleep control
Drug · Other · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Leslie Swanson
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Ann Arbor, Michigan