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This is a placebo controlled clinical trial to assess the utility of light therapy as a sufficient treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome


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This is a prospective, placebo controlled, open label clinical trial that examines light therapy as a treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome. Subjects are assessed for changes in mood, behavior, body weight, and hyperphagia during visits. All visits are conducted remotely. There are a total of 8 visits occurring over the course of 8 weeks. After the first visit, all study visits occur on a weekly basis. Individuals between the ages of 6-18 years old with diagnosis of PWS confirmed by genetic testing will be screened for enrolment by the study team. ;


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NCT number NCT05939453
Study type Interventional
Source Maimonides Medical Center
Contact Otuwe Anya, BA
Phone 718-283-8170
Email oanya@maimonidesmed.org
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date October 1, 2023
Completion date June 2025

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