Could morning light soothe your gut? new trial tests bright light therapy for Crohn's

NCT ID NCT05579392

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether morning bright light therapy can help people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis by reducing gut leaks and inflammation. About 30 adults with stable medication will use a light box each morning for 8 weeks. Researchers will check changes in gut barrier function, gut bacteria, and quality of life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITING

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
Rush University Medical Center
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60068, United States

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