Light to Maximize Vision, Minimize Insomnia
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 55 - 85 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | December 2013 |
| End Date: | June 2016 |
Toileting at Night in Older Adults: Light to Maximize Vision, Minimize Insomnia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether specific wavelengths of light at night can
be used to improve mobile balance while simultaneously not increasing alertness.
be used to improve mobile balance while simultaneously not increasing alertness.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 55-85
- At least 20/200 corrected visual acuity
- Greater than 20° visual field with no lower visual field loss
- Stable health
- Male or female
- Normal color vision
- Normal hearing
Exclusion Criteria:
- Extreme chronotype
- Sleep disorders
- Dementia
- Smoker
- Depression
- Alcohol abuse
- Use of illegal drugs
- Use of sleep/wake altering drugs on an acute or as needed basis (including
nutraceuticals, antihistamines)
- Use of light sensitizing drugs
- Self-reported history of nocturia (>3 times per night)
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