New mom depression? light and sleep therapy shows promise without drugs
NCT ID NCT04364646
First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested a non-drug treatment called Personalized Integrated Chronotherapy (PIC) for depression during pregnancy and after childbirth. 120 pregnant women with major depression received either usual care (medication or therapy) or PIC plus usual care. PIC combines bright light therapy, adjusting sleep timing, and stabilizing sleep patterns. The goal was to see if PIC improves mood and targets sleep-wake rhythms. Results could offer a safe, non-medication option for perinatal depression.
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Feinstein Institute For Medical Research
Glen Oaks, New York, 11004, United States
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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