A Study Of Phototherapy In Patients With Dementia To Improve BPSD
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 25-005038
About this study
The primary aim is to assess the feasibility, acceptability and tolerability of a 5-day phototherapy protocol in adults with dementia exhibiting BPSD while admitted to the hospital.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
Adult patients admitted on the inpatient Domitilla 3D unit.
Documented diagnosis of dementia or suspected major neurocognitive disorder.
Presence of agitation/aggression symptoms
Have patient consent or have a LAR able to sign the consent on behalf of the patient.
Exclusion Criteria:
Unable to tolerate the phototherapy.
Any clinical concerns about safety of continued phototherapy use.
Macular degeneration, blindness, photosensitivity, patients that do not have a family/guardian or LAR and/or are in the hospital involuntarily.
Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.
Eligibility last updated 5/14/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Stephanie Chambers, APRN, CNS, M.S. |
Contact us for the latest status |
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