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Effect of Bright Light Therapy on Idiopathic Scoliosis
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Summary
This trial aims to investigate whether morning bright light therapy can reduce the progression rate of idiopathic scoliosis in children and potentially prevent its de novo development.
Official title: Effect of Morning Bright Light Therapy on the Onset and Progression of Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Prospective, Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 15 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2028-09-01
Last Updated
2026-02-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Bright Light Therapy
Bright Light Therapy plus Sleep Hygiene Education. Use of a portable light therapy device emitting narrow-band blue light (peak wavelength 480 nm) at an intensity of 400 lux, for 15-30 minutes each weekday morning immediately upon waking, for 6 consecutive months.
Sleep Hygiene Education
Sleep Hygiene Education Only
Locations (1)
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Zhejiang, Zhejiang, China