Starlight therapy for comfort in palliative care
This trial tests a calming light therapy called Starlight for people in palliative care. It may help reduce symptoms like trouble sleeping, anxiety, restlessness, shortness of breath, or pain.
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Who can take part
- You are in palliative care (care focused on comfort and quality of life).
- You have at least one of these symptoms: trouble sleeping, anxiety, restlessness, shortness of breath, or pain.
- You are not clinically blind (able to see light).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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