Could a flickering light headset lift depression?

NCT ID NCT07111390

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: NYU Langone Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether wearing a headset that delivers a flickering 60Hz white light for 30 minutes a day can help ease depression symptoms. Adults with major depressive disorder will use the device at home for three weeks. Researchers will measure how well people stick with the treatment and whether their mood improves.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: 60Hz intermittent light therapy via wearable headset
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a convenient, non-drug option for managing depression at home.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage pilot study, so results may not confirm effectiveness. The therapy may cause discomfort or side effects like eye strain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder endogenous depression major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEPRESSION MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER MAJOR DEPRESSIVE EPISODE MDD

Contacts and locations

Locations

NYU Langone Health
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10017, United States

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