Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Light Therapy

NCT05337943 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 6

Last updated 2025-01-27

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Summary

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) is a common treatment for insomnia that does not use medications. While CBT-I is effective for insomnia, it does not tend to improve the waking symptom of fatigue. Another treatment, Bright Light Therapy, is used for treating seasonal depression and sleep disorders, and may improve fatigue and physical activity in individuals with PAH. The purpose of this study to assess the effects of Bright Light Therapy compared to CBT-I to treat insomnia and fatigue in patients with PAH.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

CBT-I

Weekly sessions with a therapist to improve sleep for 8 weeks.

DEVICE

Bright Light Therapy

Daily light therapy for 30 minutes for 8 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Lea Ann A Matura, PhD · University of Pennsylvania

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-12
Primary Completion
2024-05-31
Completion
2024-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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