๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-11-12

Improving Sleep, Sleep-related Outcomes, and Biomarkers in Veterans (NCT03968874)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Portland VA Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The primary purpose of this project is to determine the effect of morning bright light therapy (MBLT) on sleep in Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Secondarily, the project aims to identify blood-based brain biomarkers (BBBM) associated with sleep in Veterans. Specific Aim 1. Determine the effect of MBLT on sleep quality in Veterans (primary outcome). Specific Aim 2. Determine the effect of MBLT on downstream effectors of improved sleep, including cognition, mood, and quality of life measures in Veterans (exploratory outcomes). Specific Aim 3. Determine the effect of MBLT on levels of specific BBBM related to sleep, and whether changes in specific BBBM predict response to MBLT (secondary outcome). This study can now be completed 100% remotely.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Portland VA Medical Center โ€” Portland, Oregon

Age range: 18 Years to 88 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Portland VA Medical Center โ€” Portland, Oregon

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—