Light at the end of the tunnel: special glasses may boost brain health in older vets
NCT ID NCT05631236
First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests whether wearing bright light glasses can improve sleep, thinking, and physical strength in older veterans. The glasses emit a special blue light that may help reset the body's internal clock. Researchers will measure sleep quality, balance, and coordination in 43 participants to see if this simple home-based approach can reduce frailty and boost cognitive resilience.
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Locations
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Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri, 64128-2226, United States
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Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri, 64128, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
bright light glasses (AYO Glasses)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, home-based treatment to improve sleep, thinking, and physical function in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 43 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is not yet proven to work for frailty or cognition.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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