The "Light for the Brain" Study



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Cognitive Studies, Depression, Insomnia Sleep Studies, Other Indications, Blood Cancer
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology, Psychiatry / Psychology, Other
Healthy:No
Age Range:21 - Any
Updated:7/5/2018
Start Date:April 2016
End Date:April 2021
Contact:Lisa M Wu, PhD
Email:lisa.wu1@northwestern.edu
Phone:(312)503-7722

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Treating Cognitive Impairments in Cancer Patients Via Systematic Light Exposure

Cognitive impairment (such as memory problems) due to cancer and its treatment can interfere
with quality of life and can linger long after treatment has ended, yet research examining
cognitive rehabilitation approaches has produced limited clinical benefit. The proposed study
will provide information about systematic light exposure for the treatment of cognitive
impairment in hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) survivors and will investigate how it
works. This study would facilitate the development of this potential treatment, giving health
care providers and cancer survivors a much-needed tool to help with cancer-related cognitive
impairment.


Inclusion Criteria:

1. Have a history of HSCT,

2. 1 to 5 years post-HSCT,

3. Relapse-free since most recent HSCT,

4. Age 21 or older,

5. English language proficient

6. Able to provide informed consent

7. Endorse subjective cognitive impairment.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosed or suspected neurological, psychiatric (including bipolar disorder or
mania), or medical condition that might impair cognitive functioning (other than those
caused by the cancer or its treatment),

2. Visual, hearing, or physical impairment sufficient to interfere with cognitive testing
or participation,

3. Have a history of whole brain irradiation or surgery,

4. Active diagnosis of autoimmune and/or inflammatory disorder or disorders that may
influence immune processes,

5. Chronic use of oral steroid medication,

6. History of systematic light exposure treatment,

7. Diagnosed sleep apnea or narcolepsy,

8. Use of photosensitizing medications,

9. Plan to travel across meridians during the study,

10. Work night, early morning, or swing shifts,

11. Adults unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults, pregnant women and
prisoners will be excluded from the study.
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
303 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 503-8194
Phone: 312-503-7722
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