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The therapeutic utility of green-blue light therapy on sleep disturbances in a mixed group of individuals with cancer treated with chemotherapy agents: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Student name:

Sam Adams (Masters by Research candidate)

Supervisors:

Dr Travis Cruickshank
Dr Mitchell Turner

Summary of thesis:

Sleep disturbances are common amongst individuals with cancer receiving chemotherapy treatment, which can exacerbate fatigue, negatively impact mood and quality of life. Emerging non-pharmacological approaches including light therapy show promise in alleviating sleep disturbances and positively impacting fatigue, mood and quality in individuals with cancer following the completion of chemotherapy. However, few studies have investigated the therapeutic utility of light therapy during chemotherapy. Therefore, the aim of this research is to investigate the therapeutic utility of green-blue light therapy, combined with sleep health guidance, on sleep disturbances, fatigue, mood and quality of life in individuals receiving chemotherapy.

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