Systematic light exposure in the treatment of cancer-related fatigue: a preliminary study

William H Redd, Heiddis Valdimarsdottir, Lisa M Wu, Gary Winkel, Emily E Byrne, Melba A Beltre, Elizabeth S Liebman, Tanya Erazo, Judy A Hayes, Luis Isola, Eileen Scigliano, Yeraz Meschian, Susan Lutgendorf, Sonia Ancoli-Israel, William H Redd, Heiddis Valdimarsdottir, Lisa M Wu, Gary Winkel, Emily E Byrne, Melba A Beltre, Elizabeth S Liebman, Tanya Erazo, Judy A Hayes, Luis Isola, Eileen Scigliano, Yeraz Meschian, Susan Lutgendorf, Sonia Ancoli-Israel

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Keywords: cancer; fatigue; light therapy; oncology; psychosocial intervention.

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Mean FACIT-Fatigue scores for Bright White Light and Dim Red Light conditions over four assessment time points. Higher FACIT-Fatigue score corresponds to less fatigue. FACIT-Fatigue score equal to or less than 30 constitutes clinically significant fatigue. Standard errors are given.