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A study to evaluate whether light therapy can help people with dementia to sleep better

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Irregular sleep wake disturbance in people with dementia
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Registration Number
ISRCTN30488204
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Kent (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
6
Inclusion Criteria

1. Alzheimer's type dementia
2. Irregular sleep wake pattern

Exclusion Criteria

1. 'Severe' dementia
2. Sleep apnoea
3. Eye disease
4. Abnormal visual acuity
5. Parkinson's disease
6. Restless leg syndrome
7. Periodic limb movement
8. History of light-induced migraine or epilepsy
9. Using photosensitising medication
10. Trans-meridian travel or shift work
11. Bipolar affective disorder

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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