Light therapy and talk therapy for sleep issues in bipolar disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether bright light therapy (luminotherapy) and/or structured education and coaching (psychoeducation) can improve sleep and daily body rhythm in people with bipolar disorder. It may help if your bipolar symptoms come with troublesome sleeping patterns.
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Who can take part
- You have bipolar disorder type 1 or type 2
- Your screening questions score low for bipolar symptoms (MDQ less than 7)
- You currently have sleep and body-clock (circadian) problems
- You are already in treatment for your mood disorder
- You do not have substance addiction (other than tobacco/cigarettes)
- You do not have other specific sleep diagnoses like narcolepsy or sleep apnea
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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