Light at the end of the tunnel: bright light therapy eases pain and sleep troubles in veterans with brain injury

NCT ID NCT03785600

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested whether morning bright light therapy could improve sleep, reduce pain, and boost quality of life in 77 veterans with chronic mild traumatic brain injury. Participants used a light box each morning for several weeks. The goal was to see if better sleep leads to less pain and better daily function.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR

    Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States

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