Bright light therapy: a new dawn for depressed teen night owls?
NCT ID NCT06973759
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if bright light therapy can ease depression in teens (ages 12-19) who tend to stay up late. 90 participants will receive either bright light or a placebo light to see if symptoms improve. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to help teens feel better.
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
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