Shining a light on new Moms' moods: wearable device tested for postpartum depression

NCT ID NCT04845347

Summary

This study tested whether a wearable light therapy device worn in the morning could help improve mood in women with postpartum depression. Researchers compared a bright light version to a dim placebo light over 5 weeks in 95 new mothers. They measured changes in depression symptoms, sleep patterns, and daily functioning to see if the light treatment was helpful.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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