Light treatment trial for brain blood flow in depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether shining near-infrared light through the head can change brain blood flow and reduce depression symptoms. If you have major depression, you may be offered a non-drug, device-based approach to see how well it helps.
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Who can take part
- You can sign consent and follow the study schedule
- You are 18 to 65 years old
- You have major depression right now, with heavy symptoms in the last 2 weeks
- If you can become pregnant, you agree to reliable birth control and you are not pregnant or nursing
- Your depression treatment (talk therapy or antidepressant meds) is stable for at least 8 weeks before screening
- You can safely have MRI scans (no metal/implants that prevent MRI; you can tolerate the scan)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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