Sleep and light for mood during menopause
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a program that combines better sleep habits with timed bright light exposure to help improve mood in women going through menopause. It may help reduce the sad or hopeless feelings that often come with this transition.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 45 to 75.
- You feel down, sad, or hopeless much of the time, and it affects your daily life.
- These mood problems started or got worse during the menopause transition.
- Your periods have been irregular or stopped for at least 6 months.
- You do not smoke.
- You live in San Diego County.
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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