Research on light therapy | A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Plus Bright Light Therapy for Adolescent Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Plus Bright Light Therapy for Adolescent Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder – Michael Gradisar, PhD, Hayley Dohnt, PhD, Greg Gardner, M Psych, Sarah Paine, PhD, Karina Starkey, M Psych, Annemarie Menne, M Psych, Amy Slater, PhD, Helen Wright, PhD, Jennifer L. Hudson, PhD, Edward Weaver, B Psyc (Hon), Sophie Trenowden, B Psyc (Hon)

Objective

To evaluate cognitive-behavior therapy plus bright light therapy (CBT plus BLT) for adolescents diagnosed with delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD).

Method

Randomized controlled trial of CBT plus BLT vs. waitlist (WL) control with comparisons at pre- and post-treatment. There was 6-month follow-up for the CBT plus BLT group only.

Conclusion

CBT plus BLT for adolescent DSPD is effective for improving multiple sleep and daytime impairments in the immediate and long-term. Studies evaluating the treatment effectiveness of each treatment component are needed.

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