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Phototherapy for Depression

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Ottawa
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
First episode of depression before age 25
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up score between baseline and follow up (8 weeks)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will help to clarify the mechanisms underlying the antidepressant effects of phototherapy and will provide valuable information about the potential role of sleep in the antidepressant response to bright light therapy.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young people with depression who have had their first episode before age 25 and are currently seeking treatment. They must have a certain score on a depression scale to join. People can't participate if they've taken certain medications recently, have other major psychiatric disorders, work night shifts, travel across time zones often, abuse substances, or have conditions that react badly to light.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests whether special glasses emitting phototherapy light can improve symptoms of depression in young individuals by altering their sleep-wake cycle. It explores the idea that those with delayed sleep patterns may benefit more from this therapy.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include eye strain or discomfort and skin reactions due to bright light exposure. However, these effects are generally mild and not common.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My first depression episode was before I turned 25.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~score between baseline and follow up (8 weeks)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and score between baseline and follow up (8 weeks) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Secondary outcome measures
Associations between Changes in Sleep-Wake Profile and Changes in Severity of Depression
Associations between Initial Sleep-Wake Profile and Changes in Severity of Depression
Fatigue Severity
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: PhototherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of SydneyOTHER
189 Previous Clinical Trials
223,475 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Depression
1,035 Patients Enrolled for Depression
University of OttawaLead Sponsor
202 Previous Clinical Trials
264,499 Total Patients Enrolled
11 Trials studying Depression
1,441 Patients Enrolled for Depression

Media Library

Phototherapy (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02448433 — N/A
Depression Research Study Groups: Phototherapy
Depression Clinical Trial 2023: Phototherapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02448433 — N/A
Phototherapy (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02448433 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Am I eligible to participate in this medical experiment?

"This research initiative is currently enrolling 60 individuals between the ages of 13 and 30 who are living with depression. For eligibility, these participants must also be in treatment for a mood disorder at an approved mental health clinic or about to begin such therapy; have experienced their first episode of major depressive disorder before age 25; and score higher than 6 on the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology scale."

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Are individuals aged 45 and over being conscripted for this experiment?

"The target age range for this trial is 13 to 30 years old."

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Are there any open positions for participants in this research project?

"As referenced on clinicialtrials.gov, this particular medical trial is no longer actively recruiting individuals; the original posting date was April 1st 2015 and it has since been updated to reflect an end of recruitment status as of May 14th 1915. However, there are currently 1286 other trials that require participants' involvement around the world."

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~6 spots leftby Mar 2025