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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a bright light therapy device you can use at home can help improve depression symptoms in teenagers aged 13-17. It compares the results of using the light with a non-active placebo device.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 17 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depression and are currently experiencing a depressive episode.
- You are not taking any medication for depression, or you have been on a stable dose for at least 1 week.
- You do not have any other psychiatric conditions (except anxiety or sleep disorders).
- You do not have serious eye conditions (like retinal detachment or severe nearsightedness).
- You are not at immediate risk of suicide.
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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