Bright idea: light therapy might ease IBD symptoms

This study tests whether morning light therapy can improve sleep timing and reduce symptoms in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Sixty-eight adults with active IBD symptoms will either use a light therapy device at home for one hour each morning or continue their usual routine. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, mood, and sleep disturbances over the study period.