Bright light and a walk: a new prescription for cancer sleep troubles?
NCT ID NCT05875870
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a six-week program of morning bright light exposure combined with moderate walking for people with lung or esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if it can improve sleep-wake rhythms, reduce physical and emotional symptoms, and boost quality of life. Two hundred participants will be tracked using activity monitors and sleep questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
bright light exposure and walking
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep, mood, and daily function for people with thoracic cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be definitive. The program requires daily commitment, which may be hard for some patients.
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Taipei Medical University Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, 110, Taiwan
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Taipei Veterans General Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei City, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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