Can better light improve your sleep? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05676086
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how indoor and outdoor lighting affects the health and sleep of 191 adults aged 65 and older in Bologna, Amsterdam, and Tartu. Some participants received a special lamp to use at home. The goal was to see if better lighting could improve sleep quality and overall wellbeing. Results may help guide future city lighting policies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- LUMIE Halo lamp (bright, color-tunable light)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help cities design better lighting to improve sleep and health in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed observational and behavioral study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to younger people or other locations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Irccs - Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche
Bologna, Bologna, 40139, Italy