Could flashing lights ease depression? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06922812

Summary

This small, early-stage study is testing whether a non-invasive light therapy is safe and might help people with moderate to severe depression. Thirty participants will receive ten 30-minute sessions of flashing white light over two weeks, with follow-up checks. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, while also checking if it reduces depression symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of São Paulo

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-010, Brazil

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