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Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if using bright light sessions during bone marrow transplant can prevent people from developing confusion also known as delirium.


Clinical Trial Description

This is a pilot, double blind randomized study conducted in patients scheduled to undergo bone marrow transplant at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The goal of this study is to look at the usefulness of bright light therapy in the prevention of delirium in a population at high risk for developing this condition.

Delirium can develop in up to half of the people that undergo bone marrow transplant. Symptoms include changes in level of alertness, confusion, and temporary problems with memory and attention. In severe cases, it can be accompanied by agitation, paranoia(overly suspicious), and hallucinations(seeing or hearing things that are not really there).

Bright light uses no medication and is often used to treat seasonal affective depression and multiple sleep disorders. The light boxes are portable and are placed in front of individuals for about 30 minutes every day. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Prevention


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT01700816
Study type Interventional
Source Massachusetts General Hospital
Contact Carlos Fernandez-Robles, MD
Phone 617-643-2410
Email CFERNANDEZ-ROBLES@PARTNERS.ORG
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date October 2012
Completion date April 2014

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