RECRUITING

Effect of Morning Light Exposure on Mood

Study Overview

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Description

Mood dysregulation and suicidal ideation are closely associated with disruption of sleep and circadian rhythms. Moreover, sleep problems and circadian disruption are commonplace features of military life. Critically, specifically timed light exposure plays a powerful role in regulating mood, circadian rhythms, and sleep-wake patterns. Therefore, investigators propose to conduct a large-scale clinical trial on the effectiveness of morning light exposure treatment for improving sleep-wake patterns, emotional and mental health, and suicidal thoughts in military personnel.

Official Title

Regulating Mood and Suicidal Ideation With Morning Light Exposure Treatment

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-07-01
Study Completion:2026-01-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05616819

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 60 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Ages 18-60 years
  2. * At least an 8th grade reading level
  3. * Score ≥ 5 (i.e., mild depression or greater) on the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9)
  4. * Service member of any Armed Forces branch, including active duty, Reserve, or National Guard
  1. * Not actively serving in an Armed Force branch
  2. * Scored (i.e., \< 5) range on the PHQ-9 (non-depressed)
  3. * Pregnant or trying to become pregnant
  4. * Breastfeeding
  5. * History of psychotic disorder or manic episodes
  6. * Bipolar disorder
  7. * Diseases of the eye
  8. * Have had cataract surgery
  9. * Frequent and light-sensitive migraine headaches
  10. * Self-reported plan to regularly engage in nightshift work during the 6-week course of the study

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

William D Killgore, Ph.D.
CONTACT
(520) 621-0605
killgore@arizona.edu
Camryn Wellman
CONTACT
camrynwellman@arizona.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, 85719
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Arizona

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-07-01
Study Completion Date2026-01-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-07-01
Study Completion Date2026-01-01

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Circadian Rhythm
  • Blue Light

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Regulation, Emotion