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A Feasibility Study of Adherence to Light Therapy for Maintenance Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

Principal Investigator
Raymond Lam

Overview

Body Locations and Systems
Depression
ClinicalTrials.gov#
NCT04944758
Status
Closed for Recruitment
Start/End Dates
Aug 19, 2021 Mar 31, 2022
Locations
UBC Hospital
Name/Title
Samantha Huang, Research Assistant
Phone
604-822-7804
Email Address
samantha.huang@ubc.ca
Purpose of Study

The purpose of this study is to explore the use of bright light therapy as maintenance treatment for depression to determine if it is an effective substitute for medications in this setting. Participants will be given standard Carex light therapy boxes to use over the course of 3 months, complete self-rated scales and meet the study doctor for study assessments. 

Eligibility

Visit ClinicalTrials.gov for more information.

Disclaimer

Study Coordinators and Research Nurses cannot give medical advice over the phone. Telephone numbers and email addresses are provided for obtaining additional information on specific research studies only. If you have specific questions which require clinical expertise, please call your primary care physician.

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