Light therapy to improve sleep after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether light therapy can help people sleep better after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Researchers will use MRI brain scans and sleep tracking to see if light therapy changes how your brain clears toxins during sleep.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–89 years old and English-speaking
- You have had a documented traumatic brain injury (head trauma)
- You are experiencing sleep problems since your injury
- You can attend MRI scans and be screened for metal implants or medical devices
- You are not currently using light boxes or shift working, and your medications for mood, sleep, or pain are stable
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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