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Light Therapy for Depression in Adolescent Outpatients
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Summary
The goal of this placebo lead-in clinical trial was to test bright light therapy (BLT) in adolescents with depression. The main question\[s\] it aimed to answer were: 1. characterize and define facilitators/barriers to treatment with BLT in adolescents); 2. evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of outpatient BLT in a dose titration protocol; 3. establish an effective, safe and tolerable light dose.
Official title: Light Therapy for Depression in Adolescent Outpatients: A Placebo lead-in Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
9
Start Date
2021-12-21
Completion Date
2022-11-08
Last Updated
2026-10-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
light box (Carex DayLight Classic Model)
The active light box is a white fluorescent 4000 Kelvin unit that emits 10,000 lux and measures 33cm x 40cm. The placebo box emits 50 lux dim red light and appears identical to the active unit. Subjects were instructed to position themselves 30-36 cm from the box with their faces fully exposed to the light. The actigraphy device is a Phillips Spectrum Plus Actigraphy watch which collects activity level and sleep information along with multiple light measurements and wearer adherence.
Locations (1)
Rachel Ballard
Chicago, Illinois, United States