Sleep Help and Light Therapy for Teen Depression
Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention + Bright Light in Adolescents With Elevated Depression (TranS-C+BL)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Sleep Disturbance
Sleep
Depression
Suicide
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 12 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for teenagers who are dealing with depression and sleep issues. Participants will take part in a program that helps improve sleep and includes wearing a special light and completing daily sleep diaries.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 12 and 18 years old.
- I have moderate to severe depression.
- I have significant sleep problems.
- I can read and understand English well.
You may not be able to join if
- I have obstructive sleep apnea.
- I have restless legs syndrome.
- I have psychosis.
- I have bipolar disorder.
- I have a developmental disability that affects understanding.
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
The goal of this clinical trial is to adapt a sleep intervention for individuals representative of all demographic groups, including those who are at the highest risk for suicidal behavior. Sleep difficulties are a promising target for youth with suicidal thoughts and behavior to focus on as a prevention measure. We aim to increase intervention acceptability and impact by adapting it for the adole…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adolescents (12-18)
* Current moderate to severe depression as measured by the PHQ-9M with a total score of greater than or equal to 11
* Current clinically significant sleep disturbance measured by the PHQ-9-M sleep item greater than or equal to 2.
* English language fluency …
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