Phototherapy for Dementia
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research is to determine whether the use of phototherapy can help reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms, including agitation in people with dementia.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Stephanie P. Chambers, APRN, CNS
Principal Investigator
Mayo Clinic
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants in the phototherapy arm will receive bright light therapy for 60 minutes, 3 times per day for 5 days
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Phototherapy
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Patients in the phototherapy arm will receive bright light therapy for 60 minutes, 3 times per day for 5 days.
Patients in the standard of care group will not receive an intervention.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Mayo Clinic
Lead Sponsor
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