Bright Light Therapy Efficacy for Depressive Symptoms Following Cardiac Surgery or Acute Coronary Syndrome: Pilot Trial

PHASE4CompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

15

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 31, 2016

Primary Completion Date

October 20, 2017

Study Completion Date

October 20, 2017

Conditions
Depressive Symptoms Post Cardiac Surgery or Post Acute Coronary Syndrome
Interventions
DEVICE

Bright Light Therapy Lamp

TRAVelite Desk Lamp manufactured by Northern Light Technologies, located in Montreal, Quebec. The light is emitted from a lamp. The florescent tubes in the box are covered with a diffusing screen to ensure even distribution of light and protection from ultraviolet light. These lamps also have a stand which enables users to place the box horizontally or vertically on most surfaces. These lamps emit light of intensity 10,000 lux.

DEVICE

Modified Dim Lamp

TRAVelite Desk Lamp manufactured by Northern Light Technologies, located in Montreal, Quebec. The light is emitted from a lamp. The florescent tubes in the box are covered with a diffusing screen to ensure even distribution of light and protection from ultraviolet light. These lamps also have a stand which enables users to place the box horizontally or vertically on most surfaces. These lamps have been modified to emit light of intensity 500 lux.

Trial Locations (1)

H3T 1E2

Jewish General Hospital, Montreal

All Listed Sponsors
lead

McGill University

OTHER

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