Morning light therapy for ulcerative colitis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether morning light therapy can help reduce inflammation in people with ulcerative colitis. It may be an option if you have active inflammation and can attend light sessions.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and have signs of active inflammation (like a high calprotectin or CRP level).
- You are not pregnant or nursing.
- You have not had major surgery in the last 3 months, and you have not had your colon removed.
- You do not work night shifts or travel across multiple time zones during the study.
- You can stop taking certain medicines (like sleep aids or steroids) for 4 weeks if needed, and you do not use marijuana or other illicit drugs.
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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