Sleep and Light Intervention for Menopausal Mood Changes

Sleep and Light Intervention (SALI) for Menopausal Mood Dysfunction

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Depression Depression During the Menopausal Transition Menopausal Depression
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
45 – 75
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, San Diego · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women aged 45-75 who are experiencing mood changes or depression during menopause. Participants will help researchers learn if adjusting sleep and light can improve these symptoms.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a woman aged 45-75 years old.
  • I have significant feelings of sadness or hopelessness impacting my daily life.
  • My mood changes started or worsened during menopause.
  • I have not had a regular menstrual cycle for at least 6 months.
  • I do not smoke.
  • I live in San Diego County.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have untreated sleep apnea.
  • I have migraine headaches triggered or worsened by bright light.
  • I am currently suicidal or have psychosis.
  • I have a history of bipolar disorder.
  • I have a medical condition or job where tiredness could be unsafe.
  • I plan to change my medications in the next 4 months.

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
\*\*Participants must live in San Diego County\*\* The purpose of this study is to learn more about an experimental Sleep \& Light Intervention (SALI) for menopausal mood changes or depression. Researchers want to find out whether adjusting the body's internal clock-which helps regulate sleep, hormones, mood, and energy- can improve symptoms such as depression, poor sleep, and low energy during m…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 45-75 years old * Experiencing significant down, sad or hopeless feelings that are affecting their daily life * These mood changes started or got worse during the menopause transition * Irregular or no menstrual cycle for at least 6 months * Non-smoking * Located in…
Contacts

Jennifer A Perrott, MSW

(407) 619-9441

jperrott@health.ucsd.edu

CONTACT

David Sommerfeld, Ph.D.

(407) 966-7703

dsommerfeld@health.ucsd.edu

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