IBD-Sleep: A Pilot Study Looking at Changes in Sleep Timing and IBD Symptoms

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Michigan

About this trial

This research study is testing whether changes in sleep timing and morning light treatment may have an impact on symptoms related to inflammatory bowel disease.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Biopsy-proven IBD

Active IBD symptoms

Impaired IBD quality of life

Age >/=18 years old

Disqualifiers

Ileostomy, colostomy, ileoanal pouch, or ileorectal anastomoses, are planned for imminent surgery and/or have short bowel syndrome

Other significant chronic disease

Retinal pathology, history of eye surgery, taking photosensitizing medications

Recent history of light treatment

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Morning light treatment
  • Treatment-as-usual

Treatment groups

68 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Michigan

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Collaborator