Blue light blocking glasses for mania in bipolar disorder
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether wearing glasses that block blue light can help reduce manic symptoms in people with bipolar disorder who are in the hospital. If it works, it could offer a simple, non-drug way to help calm the mind.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in the hospital for manic symptoms.
- You have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder by a doctor.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have not used blue-blocking glasses before.
- You do not have severe eye disease or injury affecting both eyes.
- You are not experiencing withdrawal from drugs or alcohol at the start of the study.
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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