A Randomized Crossover Trial of Bright Light Therapy in Crohn's Disease on Intestinal Barrier Homeostasis
Bright Light Therapy in Crohn's Disease on Intestinal Barrier Homeostasis
About This Trial
Crohn's Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC), collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are two of the most significant chronic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and affects over 1.5 million individuals in the U.S. Recently, there has been an increased understanding of the importance of sleep and sleep disruption in IBD as a potentially modifiable risk factor. We, therefore, hypothesize that intervening with morning bright light therapy (BLT) in IBD patients with CM will decrease intestinal permeability and pro-inflammatory cytokines, positively impact intestinal microbiota, and improve quality of life (QoL).
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
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Treatments Being Tested
Bright Light Therapy
Device: Bright Light Therapy Retimer
Placebo Retimer Device
Device: Placebo Retimer Device with no bright light therapy