Bright Light Therapy for Depressive Symptoms
Implementation of Bright Light Therapy ID
Recruiting
Observational Study
Depressive Symptoms
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 105 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with intellectual disabilities who experience depressive symptoms. Participants will be involved in or receiving bright light therapy at specific locations.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years or older
- I have intellectual disabilities
- I am involved in the implementation of bright light therapy
- I am involved in the prescription or application of bright light therapy
- I am receiving bright light therapy for my depressive symptoms
- I can provide informed consent
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Many adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) have depressive symptoms, which negatively impact their quality of life. A lot of of the non-medicinal forms of treatment are not or hardly suitable for people with ID. Bright light therapy (BLT) seems to be a good option. Earlier research has shown that BLT is applicable in this group and seems promising in terms of reducing depressive symptoms, wit…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Involved in the implementation of BLT (staff) OR
* Involved in the prescription or application of BLT (staff/relatives) OR
* receiving BLT for their depressive symptoms (patients with ID)
* 18 years or older
* informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* n/a
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