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Study NCT ID:
NCT00065689
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-07-26
First Post:
2003-07-31
Brief Title:
High Intensity Light Therapy in Alzheimers Disease
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Study Overview
Official Title:
High Intensity Light Therapy in Alzheimers Disease
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether bright light improves the sleep mood and behavior of persons with Alzheimers disease and related dementias AD who live in long-term care settings and if so to determine the best timing for the light therapy The light levels being used in the study have been shown to improve depression in persons with seasonal affective disorder SAD and to relieve sleep problems in persons with jet lag and other body rhythm disturbances Because persons with AD often will not remain still in front of a fluorescent panel this project has involved renovations in the study units that provide for even regulated high-intensity light in all public areas of the study settings
Detailed Description:
See Brief Summary
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
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