A Study Of Phototherapy In Patients With Dementia To Improve BPSD

Part of paid clinical trials in Rochester, Minnesota.

Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Study ID
NCT07488195
Status
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Conditions

  • Dementia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Phototherapy — OTHER
    Bright light therapy will be provided via the Verilux HappyLight. The unit will be placed on a mobile bedside table, at eye level, 60 cm from the patient. Patients will receive phototherapy in 60 minute sessions, 3 times daily for 5 days.

Study Details

The purpose of this research is to determine whether the use of phototherapy can help reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms, including agitation in people with dementia.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 1, 2026
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
70 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Phototherapy
    Patients in the phototherapy arm will receive bright light therapy for 60 minutes, 3 times per day for 5 days.
  • No Intervention: Standard of Care
    Patients in the standard of care group will not receive an intervention.

Primary Outcome Measure

Feasibility of 5-day phototherapy protocol [ Time Frame: Day 5 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Mayo Clinic in RochesterRochesterMinnesota55905
Melanie Gentry, MD
507-284-2933
Donna Lawson
507-255-7975
Stephanie P. Chambers, APRN, CNS (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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