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A Study to Examine the Effect of Therapeutic Light on Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, and Global Function in Women With Alzheimer's Disease
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Generated
Jul 28, 2026
Report code
NCT02502045-Jul 28, 2026
NCT ID
NCT02502045
Status
COMPLETED
Phase
Not Applicable
Sponsor
Yale University
Executive brief
Investment-Ready Snapshot
This study, sponsored by Yale University, investigates the effects of timed therapeutic light on sleep and circadian rhythms in women with Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Given the increasing prevalence of AD, particularly among women, there is a growing market for interventions that address sleep disturbances associated with this condition. The results may position the therapeutic light intervention as a supportive care option, potentially leading to partnerships with device manufacturers or healthcare providers focused on AD management. Competitive implications include the need to assess existing therapies targeting sleep disorders in AD, as well as the potential for intellectual property development around the specific light therapy protocols used in this study.
Source & freshness
Provenance
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02502045
Indication
Alzheimer's Disease
Modality
medical device
Target
Circadian rhythm regulation via therapeutic light exposure, specifically targeting the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) and its downstream effects on melatonin synthesis and secretion.
Intervention
Morning Simulated Sunlight, Non-therapeutic Red Light
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Protocol Description
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Outcome Measures
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Eligibility
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Known Results And Readout Context
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IP intelligence
Patent And IP Landscape
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Contacts
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