Can better sleep and bright light lift teen depression?
NCT ID NCT06963463
First seen Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a sleep-focused program (TranS-C) plus bright light therapy in 90 teens aged 12-18 with moderate to severe depression and sleep problems. Half get the full program with a sleep therapist and light glasses; the other half just track their sleep. The goal is to see if the program is feasible and acceptable, and if it improves sleep and mood.
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Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention (TranS-C) plus bright light therapy and blue-blocking glasses
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to ease depression and sleep problems in teens, potentially reducing suicide risk.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is time-intensive, and benefits may be modest or not last.
Conditions
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