Do blue-blocking glasses help calm mania in bipolar disorder?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether special glasses that block blue light can help reduce manic symptoms in people with bipolar disorder who are currently in the hospital. If you join, you will wear these glasses during your stay to see if they calm your mood.
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Who can take part
- You are currently hospitalized for mania (an episode of very high energy or mood).
- You have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder from a doctor.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have not used blue-blocking glasses before.
- You do not have a serious eye disease or injury affecting both eyes.
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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