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Light at Night Study

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Bipolar Disorder
Light Sensitivity
Registration Number
NCT04251234
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Brief Summary

The purpose of this mechanistic study is to examine light sensitivity (melatonin suppression) in people with bipolar depression I, and compare it to healthy controls. This is not a treatment study.

Detailed Description

The bipolar disorder I and healthy control arms are recruited from the existing Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University of Michigan.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
2
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI 18-30 kg/m2
  • Appropriate sleep schedules according to study staff. Sleep schedule is self-reported and confirmed through a sleep diary
  • Healthy eyes as ascertained by eye exam at University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Willing and able to maintain stable sleep schedule during study.
  • Participants will be breathalyzed and undergo urine drugs screens at every lab visit
  • Acknowledge and understand that participants cannot drive themselves home after certain lab visits. Note that the research team will provide a travel stipend of $10 per visit to offset potential rideshare/taxi costs
Exclusion Criteria
  • Color blindness

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Melatonin levelsUp to approximately 6 weeks

Melatonin will be reported as an average percentage of suppression in the \~30 lux condition as compared to \<1 lux

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Michigan

🇺🇸

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

University of Michigan
🇺🇸Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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