Light therapy during sleep may offer a Drug-Free path to better rest

This trial tests whether a wearable device emitting near-infrared light during sleep can improve sleep quality and reduce the need for sedative-hypnotic medications in adults with chronic insomnia. Sixty adults who use sleeping pills at least four nights a week will use either the active light device or an inactive sham device while sleeping for eight weeks. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality, medication use, daytime alertness, and mood. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach can be a safe, home-based alternative to long-term sleeping pill use.