Home-based light therapy for major depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special light you can use at home can help treat major depression. It's a 60Hz light that you turn on and off repeatedly. If you're 24–65, have depression, and take a stable antidepressant, you may be able to participate.
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Who can take part
- You are between 24 and 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with major depression (confirmed by a doctor's interview)
- You have been taking a stable dose of an antidepressant for at least 30 days
- You have access to a quiet space at home for light therapy sessions
- You are not pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
- You do not have certain eye conditions, seizures, migraines, or other specific health issues
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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