Light therapy for moderate anxiety
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive light therapy (tPBM) that shines near-infrared light on the head to help with anxiety. It's for people with moderate anxiety and no major depression.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have moderate but not severe anxiety (score of 40 to 59 on a standard anxiety test).
- You have mild or no depression (score of 9 or less on a depression questionnaire).
- You have not changed your medications for anxiety or depression in the last 6 weeks.
- You are not currently pregnant.
- You have not had any recent thoughts 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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