Could special glasses fight dialysis fatigue?
NCT ID NCT06310161
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether wearing bright light glasses during dialysis can reduce severe fatigue in people with end-stage kidney disease. Sixty adults on hemodialysis will use the glasses for one hour, three times a week, for four weeks. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach improves energy levels.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- bright light therapy via a wearable device (Re-Timer)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce fatigue for people on dialysis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The effect may be small or not last beyond the 4-week treatment period.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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