A Randomised Controlled Trial of Bright Light Therapy and Morning Activity for Adolescents and Young Adults with Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder

A randomised controlled trial evaluated bright light therapy and morning activity for the treatment of Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD) in young people. 60 adolescents and young adults (range= 13-24 years, mean= 15.9±2.2 y, 63% f) diagnosed with DSWPD were randomised to receive three weeks of post-awakening Green Bright Light Therapy (∼507nm) and Sedentary Activity (sitting, watching TV), Green Bright Light Therapy and Morning Activity (standing, playing motion-sensing videogame), Red Light Therapy (∼643nm) and Sedentary Activity or Red Light Therapy and Morning Activity.

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