Adjunctive bright light therapy for treating bipolar depression: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1002/brb3.1876
Abstract: Bright light therapy (BLT) was reported as an effective adjunctive treatment option for bipolar disorder. Previous meta‐analytic study showed that augmentation treatment with light therapy significantly decreased the severity of bipolar depression. However, most of… read more here.
Keywords: bipolar depression; bright light; meta; therapy ... See more keywords
Correcting delayed circadian phase with bright light therapy predicts improvement in ADHD symptoms: A pilot study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.03.004
Abstract: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition with comorbid insomnia reported in >70% of children and adults. These patients demonstrate delays in sleep-wake rhythms, nocturnal rise in melatonin, and early morning rise in cortisol. Given… read more here.
Keywords: adhd symptoms; phase; time; bright light ... See more keywords
Increase in the left hippocampal dentate gyrus head volume after a 4-week bright light exposure in healthy participants: A randomized controlled study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.11.009
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Bright light therapy (BLT) has been used for treating seasonal affective disorder, depression and bipolar depression. However, it's precise mechanism remains unclear. Bright light exposure (BL) induces neurogenesis in the adult rat hippocampal dentate… read more here.
Keywords: volume; healthy participants; group; bright light ... See more keywords
Bright light and oxygen therapies decrease delirium risk in critically ill surgical patients by targeting sleep and acid-base disturbances
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.12.046
Abstract: This study examined the effects of bright light therapy (BLT) on the incidence of delirium in post-operative patients admitted to a surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and delineates risk and protective factors. We included 62… read more here.
Keywords: blt; oxygen; risk; targeting sleep ... See more keywords
A multicenter randomized controlled trial for bright light therapy in adults with intellectual disabilities and depression: Study protocol and obstacle management.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2016.10.012
Abstract: Due to the limited cognitive and communicative abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities (ID), current treatment options for depression are often limited to lifestyle changes and pharmacological treatment. Bright light therapy (BLT) is an effective… read more here.
Keywords: adults intellectual; depression; trial; intellectual disabilities ... See more keywords
Driving home from the night shift: a bright light intervention study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2016.09.010
Abstract: Sleep deprivation (SD) impairs vigilance and increases the risk of driving accidents during the commute home after night work. Bright light (BL) can enhance alertness and cognitive performance. We examined the effects of BL (5600… read more here.
Keywords: night shift; home night; night; bright light ... See more keywords
Feasibility and Efficacy of Bright Light Therapy in Depressed Adolescent Inpatients.
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DOI: 10.1024/1422-4917/a000603
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Bright light therapy (BLT) has recently come into increasing focus in the treatment of adolescent depression, whereby light glasses today appear to be more feasible than light therapy boxes. This study investigated the feasibility… read more here.
Keywords: bright light; feasibility efficacy; light therapy; light glasses ... See more keywords
Exposure to Bright Light Biases Effort-Based Decisions
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DOI: 10.1037/bne0000244
Abstract: Secreted in the evening and the night, melatonin suppresses activity of the mesolimbic dopamine pathway, a brain pathway involved in reward processing. However, exposure to bright light diminishes—or even prevents—melatonin secretion. Thus, we hypothesized that… read more here.
Keywords: exposure bright; light biases; dim light; bright light ... See more keywords
Morning bright light exposure has no influence on self-chosen exercise intensity and mood in overweight individuals – A randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1080/07420528.2017.1414828
Abstract: ABSTRACT Overweight is a worldwide increasing public health issue. Physical exercise is a useful countermeasure. Overweight individuals choose rather low exercise intensities, but especially high exercise intensities lead to higher energy expenditure and show beneficial… read more here.
Keywords: exercise intensity; bright light; mood; exercise ... See more keywords
Effect of bright light therapy on delayed sleep/wake cycle and reaction time of athletes participating in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
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DOI: 10.1080/07420528.2018.1459660
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of using an artificial bright light on the entrainment of the sleep/wake cycle as well as the reaction times of athletes before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. A total… read more here.
Keywords: sleep wake; bright light; reaction; day ... See more keywords
Red white and blue – bright light effects in a diurnal rodent model for seasonal affective disorder
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DOI: 10.1080/07420528.2019.1595638
Abstract: ABSTRACT Despite the common use of bright light exposure for treatment of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the underlying biology of the therapeutic effect is not clear. Moreover, there is a debate regarding the most efficacious… read more here.
Keywords: affective disorder; blue; seasonal affective; spectrum ... See more keywords