Bright light therapy for alcohol withdrawal
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether bright light therapy can help people going through alcohol withdrawal in a residential treatment center. It involves sitting in front of a bright light box for a set time each day, and may help reduce withdrawal symptoms and improve mood.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old and have a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder.
- You are currently in a residential program for alcohol withdrawal and have been there for at least two weeks.
- You have had heavy drinking episodes in the past month.
- You are able to understand medical information and give consent.
- You are willing to work toward complete abstinence from alcohol.
- You do not have serious eye conditions (like cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetes-related eye problems), have not had light therapy in the last 6 months, and are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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