💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
This research study is being done to compare different methods of addressing sleep problems before total knee replacement surgery. These methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and light exposure.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* People with knee osteoarthritis,
* 60 years old and older,
* scheduled to have unilateral (one knee) total knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis and
* have trouble falling or staying asleep
Exclusion Criteria:
* currently using medications to help sleep
* have completed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
* used either Bright Light or Negative Ion exposures in the past year
* have an inflammatory rheumatologic disorder, seizure disorder
* serious mental health disorder, Bipolar I disorder, substance or alcohol use disorder
* serious sleep or circadian rhythm disorder, untreated sleep apnea
* are pregnant or lactating
* have retinal pathology
* history of eye surgery (Lasik or cataract okay if more than 3 months ago)
* are taking disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
* taking photosensitizing medications
* are unwilling to discontinue over the counter sleep aids (for example, melatonin) for at least 2 weeks before enrolling
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What it tests
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
- Bright Light therapy via the Re-Timer®
- Negative Ion exposure via IonMi Device
- Sleep / Knee Osteoarthritis Education
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, United States
Mass General Brigham
Chestnut Hill, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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