Bright light for weight loss: results of a controlled crossover trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate whether bright light treatment can reduce body mass in overweight subjects irrespective of their seasonal (= light) dependence.

Methods

A crossover, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial was performed between November and April in Novosibirsk, Russia (55° N). The trial comprised a 3-week in-home session of morning bright light treatment using a device of light-emitting diodes and a 3-week placebo session by means of a deactivated ion generator, separated by an off-protocol period of at least 23 days. The number of placebo and light sessions was matched with respect to season. Data were obtained from 34 overweight women, aged 20-54 years, 10 were seasonal-dependent according to the Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire. Weekly measures inc

SUBMITTER: Danilenko KV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5644670 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature