A placebo-controlled pilot study of a wearable morning bright light treatment for probable PTSD -University of California, Rush University Medical Center, Montclair State University, University of Michigan – Zalta, A., Bravo, K., Valdespino-Hayden, Z., Pollack, M. & Burgess, H. (2019)

Method

Pilot study with 15 participants using bright light therapy as a treatment for PTSD given the established effect on mood and sleep.

Conclusion

 Re-Timer Glasses were well tolerated and perceived benefit was high.  A wearable morning light treatment was acceptable and feasible for patients with probable PTSD.  A larger trial is warranted to establish treatment efficacy.