A randomised controlled trial of bright light therapy to improve mood in residential care

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Depressive symptoms; Cognitive decline; Mental Health - Depression; Neurological - Dementias

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000614796
• Lead Sponsor: ational Ageing Research Institute

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-05-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

Vasey RSL Brighton East residents.
-Residents with low mood who have capacity to consent, or who have a person responsible who is able to provide consent.
-Residents who are able to be transported to the light therapy room or equivalent and able to remain in the room for a one hour period.

Exclusion Criteria

-Residents who are receiving palliative care
-Residents with severe eye disease
-Residents who require a secure facility

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified