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Could a morning lightbox ease the triple burden of TBI, PTSD, and pain in veterans?

NCT ID NCT06477796

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether sitting in front of a bright lightbox for 60 minutes each morning can improve sleep and overall well-being in veterans who have traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic pain together—known as the polytrauma clinical triad. The trial involves 96 veterans who will use either a lightbox or a placebo device at home for several weeks. The goal is to see if better sleep can help reduce the disabling effects of these interconnected conditions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
morning bright light therapy (lightbox)
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, home-based light therapy could become a widely available tool to ease sleep problems and improve daily life for veterans with complex health issues.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 96 participants. The therapy may not improve sleep or symptoms more than a placebo, and individual results may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome post-traumatic stress disorder traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States

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