Bright idea: blue light may boost both Mom's mood and Baby's development

NCT ID NCT07440355

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

About 11% of new mothers experience postpartum depression, which can affect their baby's growth and development. This study tests whether treating mothers with blue light therapy improves their infants' development and growth during the first year of life. Researchers will compare babies of mothers who received blue light, a control light, or no depression, tracking milestones and physical growth.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nutritional disorder postpartum depression

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90410-000, Brazil