Study how light affects mood in depressed teens and young adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how different light patterns may change brain and mood responses in people with depressive symptoms. It may help researchers understand why light can affect mood and guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have elevated depressive symptoms on a questionnaire (PHQ-9 score 5 or higher), with specific symptom answers on the form
- If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian can join the baseline interview
- You can read and write in English well enough to complete study steps
- You can take part in an MRI scan (no metal/unsafe implants, and you can tolerate being in the scanner)
- Your medication and sleep routine should be stable recently: no changes in antidepressant/psych meds in the last 2 months, and your sleep schedule should not be seriously disrupted
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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