The effects of light therapy on sleep problems: a systematic review and meta-analysis
van Maanen A, Meijer AM, van der Heijden KB, Oort FJ
Published in Sleep Medicine Reviews
Key Findings
Light therapy produced significant improvements in circadian rhythm sleep disorders and insomnia, with larger effects for phase-advanced sleep.
Conclusions
Timed bright light is an effective non-pharmacological treatment for circadian-related sleep complaints such as early morning waking.
Limitations
Heterogeneous protocols and light doses.
Outcomes Measured
Light therapy was effective in the treatment of sleep problems, with the largest effects for circadian rhythm sleep disorders.
Light therapy produced significant improvements in circadian rhythm sleep disorders and insomnia, with larger effects for phase-advanced sleep.
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