SmartEnLite for Dementia
(SmartEnLite Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Smart Environmental Lighting (SmartEnLite) can help improve behaviors and sleep among residents with dementia in nursing homes. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* What is the effect of SmartEnLite on mood and behaviors?
* What is the effect of SmartEnLite on sleep?
* Would the effect of SmartEnLite on sleep affect its effect on mood and behaviors? Researchers will compare the SmartEnLite to the usual light in nursing homes to see if the SmartEnLite works to improve behaviors and sleep in nursing home residents with dementia.
Participants will:
* Participate in the study for 13 weeks with SmartEnLite for 4 weeks and their usual light.
* Wear a sensor for 13 weeks to measure their sleep and light exposure.
* Be observed for mood, behaviors, and reactions to the lights every other week.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for nursing home residents who have dementia and experience agitation or behavioral issues. Participants should be able to wear a sensor and take part in observations over 13 weeks.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Smart Environmental Light (SmartEnLite)
Trial Overview
The study tests whether SmartEnLite, a special lighting system, can improve mood, behavior, and sleep compared to regular lighting in nursing homes. Residents will use both types of lights during the 13-week study.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Penn State University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator
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