Bright light therapy for obstructive sleep apnea symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a “bright light” treatment can reduce daytime sleepiness in people with obstructive sleep apnea who are already using CPAP or BiPAP. It may help people feel more awake during the day without changing their sleep apnea device use.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- You have used CPAP or BiPAP for at least 3 months
- You wear CPAP/BiPAP more than 6 hours per night on at least 75% of nights
- Your sleep apnea is well controlled on CPAP/BiPAP (AHI 10 or less), but you still feel very sleepy (Epworth score over 10)
- You cannot do shift work or travel across time zones in the last month
- You must not already be using bright light therapy, and you must not use certain drugs that cause light sensitivity
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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