IBD-Sleep: A Pilot Study Looking at Changes in Sleep Timing and IBD Symptoms

This pilot study is exploring whether adjusting sleep timing — using light therapy to shift when you sleep — can reduce symptoms in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Researchers think disrupted sleep patterns may worsen IBD flares. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a confirmed diagnosis of IBD (by biopsy) - You are currently experiencing active IBD symptoms - Your quality of life is affected by IBD - You are 18 years or older and fluent in English - You are physically able to come in for study visits **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had bowel surgery (ileostomy, colostomy, or pouch) or are about to have surgery - You have another significant chronic illness - You have eye conditions or take photosensitizing medications (light therapy is used) - You have a history of psychosis, bipolar disorder, or active suicidal thoughts - You have a substance use disorder, sleep apnea, or narcolepsy - You are pregnant or trying to become pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.