From the National Library of Medicine
Elliott et al. (2022) conducted a feasibility and preliminary efficacy trial on morning bright light therapy for sleep disturbances in U.S. veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Key details:
- They used the Aurora LightPad Mini delivering ~10,000 lux at eye level, positioned 25 in away.
- Participants (n = 33) used the device for 60 minutes every morning over 4 weeks
- The study reported significant improvements in:
- Subjective sleep quality (Insomnia Severity Index)
- Objective sleep metrics (actigraphy)
- Mood (PHQ‑9), pain interference, quality of life, and reductions in pro-inflammatory biomarkers
