Light therapy and strategic sleep may lift menopausal depression
NCT ID NCT06678880
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adjusting sleep timing and using bright light therapy can improve mood and sleep in perimenopausal women with depression. Researchers will have 120 women either advance or delay their sleep for one night, then use a light box for 30 minutes daily for two weeks. The goal is to understand how the body's internal clock affects depression during menopause.
What this could mean
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Active substance
bright white light therapy and sleep timing adjustment
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, non-drug treatment for depression during menopause by resetting the body's internal clock.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small study (120 participants) focused on understanding mechanisms, not proving a treatment works. Results may not apply to all women, and the sleep restriction involved could temporarily worsen mood or alertness.
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