The Effects of Morning Light Therapy on IBD Activity and Symptoms
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Summary
The pilot study will focus on the effects of morning light therapy (MLT) in adult patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) who have evidence of poor sleep quality and active inflammation. The specific population is at risk for circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders and has significant potential benefit from circadian realignment, which may lead to improved sleep quality and, ultimately, UC-related inflammatory activity. During an initial one-week lead-in period, participants will obtain baseline circadian-related labs, complete symptom-related surveys, and use a wearable device continuously to obtain baseline sleep-wake data. After the lead-in week, patients will undergo one hour of MLT while wearing wearable devices continuously and completing daily symptom surveys. At the end of four weeks of MLT, patients will obtain post-intervention circadian and inflammatory assessments in addition to completing the same symptom-related surveys.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with ulcerative colitis and signs of inflammation (Fecal calprotectin \>150 mcg/g and/or CRP \>5) Exclusion Criteria: * Known pregnancy or currently lactating women * Current malignancy or active treatment for previously diagnosed malignancy. Patients with squamous and basal cell cancer of the skin are eligible for the study. * Serious co-morbidity including: Immunodeficiency, recent myocardial infarction or stroke, history of renal or hepatic failure, infection such as abscess, opportunistic infection, or sepsis. * Patients with pacemaker or defibrillators *…
Interventions
- DeviceMorning Light Therapy
One hour of morning light therapy each day for four weeks
Location
- Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, New York