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Light and Float Therapy for Sleep Quality

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Research Sponsored by West Virginia University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up changes from baseline versus end of study week 18

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Study Summary

This trial will assess the impact of PBM, dry float, & whole body therapies on sleep quality for middle-aged & elderly individuals with sleep disturbance. Cognitive, behavioral, & physiological tests will be done to track progress.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for middle-aged and elderly individuals aged 50-85 who are experiencing sleep disturbances but have no significant untreated medical conditions. Participants must be able to understand the study and agree to participate.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial is testing the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, both localized and whole body, as well as dry float therapy on improving sleep quality in participants. It includes a baseline data collection phase followed by a 13-week treatment period with daily sleep tracking.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. However, PBM and dry float therapies are generally considered low-risk; any specific side effects would depend on individual responses to these treatments.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ changes from baseline versus end of study week 18

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~changes from baseline versus end of study week 18

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and changes from baseline versus end of study week 18 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Changes in resting state electroencephalography (EEG)

Changes in the Circadian Sleep Inventory

Changes in the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

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Trial Design

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Whole-Body PhotobiomodulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Light therapy in both the visible and near-infrared range (non-UV) applied to the whole body in a light pod or bed.

Group II: Localized PhotobiomodulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Light therapy in both the visible and near-infrared range (non-UV) applied locally to only a specific body region.

Group III: Dry FloatExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Simulates the effects of traditional Float-REST therapy. Instead of contact with salt water, the dry float system has a very thin membrane that cradles the body and provides a warm sensation, similar to that experienced in a traditional flotation tank.

Group IV: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Participants in the control group will be asked to keep their normal daily routine.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

West Virginia UniversityLead Sponsor

175 Previous Clinical Trials

56,291 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05963555 — N/A

Sleep Quality Research Study Groups: Whole-Body Photobiomodulation, Dry Float, Control, Localized Photobiomodulation

Sleep Quality Clinical Trial 2023: Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05963555 — N/A

Whole-Body Photobiomodulation 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05963555 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is it possible for me to participate in this clinical evaluation?

"To be eligible for this medical study, individuals must exhibit poor sleep quality while being aged between 50 and 85 years old. At present, the trial is aiming to enrol 25 volunteers."

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Are participants younger than thirty eligible for this research project?

"This research is targeting seniors aged 50 to 85."

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How many individuals have been included in this experiment thus far?

"Affirmative. Data available on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this medical investigation, which was published on September 1st 2023, is currently recruiting participants. 25 patients must be enrolled at a single site for the trial to take place."

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Is recruitment for this project still open?

"Affirmative, the details on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrate that this medical experiment is still looking for volunteers. The trial was initially advertised on September 1st 2023 and was most recently updated on July 19th 2023. One single site requires 25 participants to join the study."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

PBM or Dry Float Therapy on Sleep Quality in Middle-aged and Elderly

2023. "PBM or Dry Float Therapy on Sleep Quality in Middle-aged and Elderly". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05963555.