RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06094608

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

Sponsor

University of Michigan

Enrollment

68 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Crohn Disease Ulcerative Colitis

Summary

This research study is testing whether changes in sleep timing and morning light treatment may have an impact on symptoms related to inflammatory bowel disease.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

Biopsy-proven IBD
Active IBD symptoms
Impaired IBD quality of life
Age \>/=18 years old
Fluency in English
Physically able to travel for study visits

Exclusion Criteria11

Ileostomy, colostomy, ileoanal pouch, or ileorectal anastomoses, are planned for imminent surgery and/or have short bowel syndrome
Other significant chronic disease
Retinal pathology, history of eye surgery, taking photosensitizing medications
Recent history of light treatment
Lifetime psychotic or bipolar disorder
Acute suicidal ideation
Substance use disorder in the past 3 months, cannabis use \>1/week
High risk for or diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, and/or narcolepsy
Severe hearing problem, intellectual disability or serious cognitive impairment
Pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding
Night work or travel outside the eastern time zone in the past month