Can a light lift spirits? new study tests bright light therapy for depressed seniors in hospital
NCT ID NCT07002554
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether bright light therapy can help ease depression symptoms in adults aged 60 and older who are hospitalized for unipolar depression. Twenty participants will receive either active light therapy or a dim placebo light. The main goals are to see if the treatment is practical and to gather early data on its effectiveness.
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Medical University of South Carolina Institute of Psychiatry Senior Care Unit
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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