Bright light therapy for the treatment of night eating syndrome: A pilot study

Psychiatry Res. 2015 Sep 30;229(1-2):577-9. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2015.07.079. Epub 2015 Jul 29.

Abstract

The effect of bright light therapy (BLT) on the symptoms of night eating syndrome was evaluated. Fifteen adults completed two weeks of daily 10,000 lux BLT administered in the morning. Significant reductions were found pre-to-post treatment in night eating symptomatology, mood disturbance, and sleep disturbance. This pilot trial provides preliminary support for the efficacy of BLT for the treatment of night eating syndrome.

Keywords: Bright light therapy; Night eating syndrome; Treatment.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dyssomnias / diagnosis
  • Dyssomnias / psychology*
  • Dyssomnias / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mood Disorders / diagnosis
  • Mood Disorders / psychology
  • Mood Disorders / therapy
  • Phototherapy / methods*
  • Phototherapy / psychology*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / diagnosis
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / psychology
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome