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Improving Sleep in Veterans With the Polytrauma Clinical Triad
NCT06477796 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The "polytrauma clinical triad" (PCT), a highly disabling constellation of factors, is defined by the coexistence of traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic pain. Veterans with the PCT are medically complex, often refractory to conventional therapies, and suffer from additional related chronic sequela. Notably, sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment, which the investigators hypothesize are significant contributing factors to these functional impairments and an impediment toward rehabilitation. Thus, the investigators' research aims to intervene "at the level of sleep", and by improving sleep, improve these interconnected, disabling, and difficult to treat enduring complexities associated with the PCT - ultimately to improve Veteran quality of life, functional independence, and restorative function. The investigators predict that the proposed intervention, morning bright light therapy, which is cost-effective, rapidly deployable and home-based, will be effective in improving sleep and overall PCT symptom management, thereby, resulting in a measurable and impactful improvement in quality of life.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Morning Bright Light Therapy
- DEVICE Negative Ion Generator
Study Locations (1)
Oregon
- VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR — Portland
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 96 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-09-29 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06477796
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06477796 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 96 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Chronic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Morning Bright Light Therapy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06477796 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Oregon. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06477796 about?
NCT06477796 is a clinical study titled "Improving Sleep in Veterans With the Polytrauma Clinical Triad". The "polytrauma clinical triad" (PCT), a highly disabling constellation of factors, is defined by the coexistence of traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic pain. Veterans with the PCT are medically complex, often refractory to conventional therapies, and suffer from addi...
What is the current status of trial NCT06477796?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 96 participants. The study started on 2025-05-01. Estimated completion is 2028-09-29.
What conditions does trial NCT06477796 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06477796?
The interventions under investigation include: Morning Bright Light Therapy (DEVICE), Negative Ion Generator (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06477796?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06477796 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Oregon. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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