Can clever lighting lift the mood of depressed patients?

NCT ID NCT03363529

First seen Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested whether special LED lights that mimic sunlight, installed in hospital rooms, could help people with major depression. Fifteen patients took part, with some getting the dynamic light and others standard light. The goal was to see if the setup was practical and comfortable, and to measure any changes in mood and sleep.

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Locations

  • Mental Health Centre Copenhagen

    Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100, Denmark

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