RECRUITING

Neuro-affective Response to Light in Depressed Adolescents and Young Adults

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this neuroimaging pilot study is to understand developmental differences in the impact of therapeutic wavelength light (blue light) versus a non-therapeutic wavelength (red light) on emotional brain function in depression. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does acute exposure to blue light (vs red light) stabilize emotional brain function in depressed individuals? * Are stabilizing effects of blue light (vs red light) stronger for blue light in adolescents than young adults? Participants will complete: * A magnetic resonance imaging brain scan, in which we will examine the effect of blue versus red light on emotional brain function at rest and in response to rewards and losses. * A pupillometry test of sensitivity to blue vs red light * Clinical interviews and surveys * Screening measures for drug and alcohol use, MRI safety, and current pregnancy \[if relevant\] * Home sleep tracking with sleep diary and actigraphy for one week

Official Title

Neuro-affective Response to Light in Depressed Adolescents and Young Adults

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-06-14
Study Completion:2025-07-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05712772

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:12 Years to 30 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * DSM-5 major depressive episode
  2. * (If \<18yr) Parent or guardian can attend the baseline clinical interview
  1. * Unable to read and write in English
  2. * Intellectual disability.
  3. * Left or mixed handedness
  4. * Use of psychotropic medication other than stable Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) medication (\> 2 months)
  5. * Lifetime bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, or substance/alcohol disorder in the past 3 months.
  6. * Factors influencing light and color sensitivity (i.e., color-blindness, serious ophthalmological conditions, photo-sensitizing medication).
  7. * Factors influencing the ability to maintain a stable sleep schedule (i.e., shift work, severe sleep disorders, extremely late or early sleep schedule).
  8. * Severe medical illness, neurological disorders, or history of head trauma.
  9. * Current pregnancy or nursing
  10. * MRI contraindication (e.g., metals in the body, recent tattoo, claustrophobia)
  11. * Positive alcohol or substance use screen at MRI visit

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Adriane M Soehner, PhD
CONTACT
4122466651
soehneram2@upmc.edu
Allison Caswell, BS
CONTACT
4122466652
caswella@upmc.edu

Principal Investigator

Adriane M Soehner, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Pittsburgh

Study Locations (Sites)

Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

  • Adriane M Soehner, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-06-14
Study Completion Date2025-07-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-06-14
Study Completion Date2025-07-31

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Depression in Adolescence
  • Depression in Adults