Improvement of Sleep Disorders in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease After Sunlight Exposure Therapy. (NCT07386808) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improvement of Sleep Disorders in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease After Sunlight Exposure Therapy.
Taiwan60 participantsStarted 2026-01-09
Plain-language summary
This observational study aimed to understand the effect of intervention A on sleep disorders in individuals with Alzheimer's disease receiving sunlight therapy. The primary question of the study was:
Does sunlight therapy improve sleep disorders in Alzheimer's disease?
Participants will complete a questionnaire, undergo sunlight therapy, and have their sleep patterns recorded for 14 days.
Who can participate
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ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
. CDR: 0.5 - 1 point
. Conscious and able to cooperate with behavioral interventions and telephone interviews
. Complaints of sleep disturbances, including: daytime sleepiness, difficulty falling asleep, fragmented sleep, nighttime awakening, nocturnal wandering, and sunset syndrome.
. A cohabiting family member is required as the primary caregiver, who understands and cooperates with this intervention and has signed a consent form.
. If the patient is already taking sleeping pills, the maintenance dose will not be adjusted.
Exclusion criteria
. Individuals with other brain injury conditions, such as cerebral palsy, brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, or stroke.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI
Timeframe: on enrollment days, 7, and 14 after enrollment