Teen depression breakthrough? sleep therapy targets body clock
NCT ID NCT06139861
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a sleep-focused therapy can improve depression in teenagers whose body clocks are out of sync with their wake-up time. Researchers will enroll 200 adolescents with depression and delayed sleep phase. The therapy aims to realign their internal circadian rhythm with their daily schedule, which may reduce depressive symptoms.
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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