The main objective of this study is to assess the impact of implementing photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, either localized or whole body, or dry float on sleep quality in middle-aged and elderly individuals experiencing sleep disturbance. As a secondary objective we will analyze the effect of the treatments on other indices of recovery (subjective and objective) via physiological monitoring in middle-aged and elderly individuals experiencing sleep disturbance. The study will have 2 phases: Phase 1 will last 5 weeks and will serve as baseline data collection of sleep quality. Phase 2 contains the experimental conditions and will last 13 weeks. Cognitive, behavioral, and physiological tests will be done at baseline (week 1) and at the end of experimental period (week 18). Sleep tracking data will be collected daily.
In summary the study participants are expected to: * Wear a study provided smart ring (OURA Ring) through the end of the study period (at least 75% of the total study time) which measures sleep quantity/quality. * Keep their smart phones nearby and charged while wearing their devices. * Complete monthly surveys with questions about general well-being until the end of the study period. * Complete a testing battery consisting of cognitive tests, behavioral and mood questionnaires, qEEG and physical assessments, in the beginning and at the end of the study period. * Complete the designated experimental condition 2- 3x/week for 12 weeks (at least 75% of the total sessions), if applicable.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
Following the baseline block (first four weeks), participants will use the NovoThor device 2-3 times per week for 20 minute sessions at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
Following the baseline block (first four weeks), participants will use the VieLight device 2-3 times per week for 20 minute sessions and may be completed at home.
Following the baseline block (first four weeks), participants will use the Zerobody device 2-3 times per week for 20 minute sessions at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Changes in resting state electroencephalography (EEG)
Electroencephalography (EEG) analysis looking for alterations in brain activity. A paired samples t-Test will be used to compare power activity at baseline and follow-up.
Time frame: Changes from baseline versus end of study week 18
Changes in the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Participants will complete the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) once a month. The higher the score, the more severe the symptoms of depression. Scores range from 5-9 = mild, 10-14 = moderate, 15-19 = moderate severe, 20-27 severe depression
Time frame: Changes from baseline versus end of study week 18
Changes in total sleep via Oura Ring
Oura Ring will be used to track total sleep throughout the study. Increased total sleep values will indicate better quality sleep and decrease total sleep values will indicate poorer sleep.
Time frame: Changes from baseline versus end of study week 18
Changes in the Circadian Sleep Inventory
Evaluate changes in the participants sleeping patterns. Higher values indicate poorer sleep quality.
Time frame: Changes from baseline versus end of study week 18
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