Light therapy added to antidepressants for depression with body symptoms
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special light treatment applied to the scalp (transcranial photobiomodulation) can help people with depression who aren't getting better with antidepressants alone. The light therapy is added to your current medication to see if it reduces both mood symptoms and physical complaints like pain or fatigue.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with major depressive disorder (persistent low mood or loss of interest)
- Currently taking antidepressant medication for at least 4 weeks but still experiencing significant depression
- Moderate to severe depression (confirmed by your psychiatrist)
- Able to understand the study and give informed consent
- Not pregnant, and no history of brain injury, stroke, seizures, or degenerative brain disease
- No active substance abuse, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia
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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