At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 46 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Light therapyother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Light Therapy for Antepartum Depression
Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel·interventional·Posted Jan 6, 2010·Updated Jan 6, 2010
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Light therapy for Major Depressive Disorder and Pregnancy. Completed, enrolled 46 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether morning bright light therapy is an effective treatment for major depression during pregnancy compared with low-intensity placebo light therapy, when administered 60 minutes daily for 5 weeks.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsMajor Depressive Disorder, Pregnancy
CountriesSwitzerland
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartOct 2004
Primary CompletionOct 2008
First PostedJan 2010
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJan 6, 2010
Enrollment StartOct 1, 2004
Primary CompletionOct 1, 2008
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4 yearsPosted 16.5 years ago
Interventions
Light therapyother
During the 5-week treatment period, subjects sit in front of a light box for 60 minutes daily after awakening, at a specified distance that provides the required light intensity.