scholarly journals A placebo‐controlled pilot study of a wearable morning bright light treatment for probable PTSD

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 617-624
Author(s):  
Alyson K. Zalta ◽  
Karyna Bravo ◽  
Zerbrina Valdespino‐Hayden ◽  
Mark H. Pollack ◽  
Helen J. Burgess
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Bright Light ◽  
Light Treatment ◽  
Bright Light Treatment

scholarly journals Morning Versus Evening Bright Light Treatment at Home to Improve Function and Pain Sensitivity for Women with Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study

Pain Medicine ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen J. Burgess ◽  
Margaret Park ◽  
Jason C. Ong ◽  
Najia Shakoor ◽  
David A. Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Pain Sensitivity ◽  
Bright Light ◽  
Light Treatment ◽  
At Home ◽  
Bright Light Treatment

scholarly journals Morning Bright Light Treatment for Sleep-Wake Disturbances in Primary Biliary Cholangitis: A Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Turco ◽  
Nora Cazzagon ◽  
Irene Franceschet ◽  
Chiara Formentin ◽  
Giovanni Frighetto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Bright Light ◽  
Light Treatment ◽  
Primary Biliary Cholangitis ◽  
Bright Light Treatment

Bright light treatment for high-anxious young adults: a randomized controlled pilot study

2011 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 324-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shawn D. Youngstedt ◽  
Christopher E. Kline ◽  
Jay P. Ginsberg ◽  
Mark R. Zielinski ◽  
James W. Hardin
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Bright Light ◽  
Light Treatment ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
High Anxious ◽  
Bright Light Treatment

scholarly journals Effects of Light Treatment on Sleep, Cognition, Mood, and Behavior in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 371-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Micaela Mitolo ◽  
Caterina Tonon ◽  
Chiara La Morgia ◽  
Claudia Testa ◽  
Valerio Carelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Bright Light ◽  
Light Treatment ◽  
Intervention Treatment ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Bright Light Treatment

Background: Bright light treatment is a therapeutic intervention mainly used to treat sleep and circadian disturbances in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. Recently, a handful of studies also focused on the effect on cognition and behavior. Conflicting findings are reported in the literature, and no definite conclusions have been drawn about its specific therapeutic effect. Summary: The aim of this review is to provide a critical evaluation of available evidence in this field, highlighting the specific characteristics of effective bright light treatment. Eligible studies were required to assess at least one of the following outcome measures: sleep, cognition, mood, and/or behavior (e.g., depression, agitation). A total of 32 articles were included in this systematic review and identified as research intervention studies about light treatment in AD. The quality of the papers was evaluated based on the US Preventive Service Task Force guidelines. Key Messages: Overall, the current literature suggests that the effects of light treatment in AD patients are mixed and may be influenced by several factors, but with a general trend toward a positive effect. Bright light seems to be a promising intervention treatment without significant adverse effects; therefore, further well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed taking into account the highlighted recommendations.

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