Bright light at breakfast may fight fibromyalgia fatigue and pain

NCT ID NCT06567886

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a bright light device for one hour each morning, combined with a consistent sleep schedule, can improve symptoms of fibromyalgia—a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers at the University of Michigan are recruiting 390 adults with fibromyalgia to try this at-home approach and track changes in pain, function, and quality of life over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Light therapy device (Re-Timer)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve daily function for people with fibromyalgia.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study testing a behavioral approach, not a proven treatment. Results may show little to no benefit, and individual responses can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FIBROMYALGIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Michigan
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States

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