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Bright White Light Therapy in Reducing Cancer-Related Fatigue and Depression in Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment With ADT Combination Therapy
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center
Summary
This phase II trial tests how well bright white light (BWL) therapy works in reducing cancer-related fatigue and depression in patients with prostate cancer that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced) and who are undergoing treatment with antiandrogen therapy (ADT) combination therapy. Combination treatment including ADT plus chemotherapy and androgen receptor (AR) targeted therapy or ADT plus AR targeted therapies work by reducing testosterone. Most prostate tumor cells rely on testosterone to help them grow; therefore, ADT combination therapy causes prostate tumor cells to die or to grow more slowly leading to improved overall survival in men with advanced prostate cancer when compared with ADT alone. However, lower levels of testosterone is also commonly associated with worsening fatigue and depression. If prolonged and severe, these complications can alter patient treatment plans, impacting not just quality of life, but leading to inadequate cancer control. BWL therapy is a type of phototherapy that utilizes bright white full-spectrum light, either through a light box or light therapy glasses to help regulate circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, including the sleep-wake cycle which can become disrupted in cancer patients undergoing treatment, leading to increased fatigue. Additionally, exposure to bright light may increase the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is associated with mood regulation. BWL therapy with AYOpro light therapy glasses may serve as a supportive care measure for men with advanced prostate to help reduce fatigue, as well as improve mood and overall quality of life during ADT combination therapy to maintain cancer care without suffering complications of therapy.
Official title: Phase 2 Study of Bright White Light During Treatment With ADT Combination Therapy in Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer to PreServe PHysIcal and MeNtal HEalth (SHINE)
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
210
Start Date
2024-07-09
Completion Date
2028-11-30
Last Updated
2025-10-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Bright White Light Therapy
Wear AYOpro BWL therapy
Combination Drug Therapy
Receive SOC ADT combination therapy
Electronic Health Record Review
Ancillary studies
Quality-of-Life Assessment
Ancillary studies
Questionnaire Administration
Ancillary studies
Locations (1)
City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California, United States