Light Therapy in Parkinson's Disease

Launched by SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY · Nov 10, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of bright light therapy on people with Parkinson's disease, particularly focusing on how it may help with movement problems and sleep issues. Participants in the trial will be patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who are in stages 2 or 3 of the condition, meaning their symptoms are moderate but not too severe. To join the study, individuals must have been on stable medication for at least a month and agree not to change their medication during the trial.

Eligible participants should be between 18 and 65 years old and should not have serious visual or cognitive impairments. They also should not be taking certain medications, like sleeping pills or antidepressants, unless they have been stable for over three months. If someone decides to participate, they can expect to undergo light therapy sessions while being closely monitored for any changes in their motor symptoms and sleep patterns. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so it’s a great opportunity for those looking for new ways to manage their Parkinson’s symptoms.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • According to the criteria of PD diagnosis of the MDS, PD patients were selected as the research object. The clinical symptoms of PD patients were consistent with Hoehn and Yahr stages 2-3.
• • All PD patients have maintained stable drug treatment for at least one month, signed clinical informed consent and agreed not to adjust drugs throughout the light test and follow-up period.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Using hypnotic or stimulating drugs.
• • Using antidepressants, except stable drugs maintained for more than three months;
• • Visual impairment, such as cataract, glaucoma, blindness, etc;
• • Cognitive impairment (MMSE \< 24);
• • There are uncontrollable hallucinations and mental diseases;
• • There are sleep phase delay / advance syndrome, shift work, jet lag, etc