Bright idea: light glasses may boost student Well-Being

NCT ID NCT07659171

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

Summary

This study tested whether special light glasses could improve sleep, concentration, and mood in university students. 39 students with sleep problems wore the glasses for three weeks. The goal was to see if different light intensities made a difference. If successful, light therapy could be a simple, inexpensive way to help students feel better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

light glasses emitting narrowband blue light

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer an easy, low-cost way to help students sleep better and feel less anxious or depressed.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 39 participants, all psychology students from one university. Results may not apply to other groups, and the effect of light therapy on healthy people is still uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression Parasomnias

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Psychology, Reykjavík University

    Reykjavik, 102, Iceland