Chronobiological Basis of Menopausal Depression: Correcting Misaligned Circadian Rhythms With Sleep and Light Interventions

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

120

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 11, 2025

Primary Completion Date

October 31, 2028

Study Completion Date

February 28, 2029

Conditions
DepressionDepression During the Menopausal TransitionMenopausal Depression
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Phase Advanced Intervention (PAI)

Phase-advanced restricted sleep (i.e., sleep 9pm-1am only) for 1 night, followed by morning bright white light for 30 min/day for 2 weeks.

BEHAVIORAL

Phase Delay Intervention (PDI)

Phase-delayed restricted sleep (i.e., sleep 3am to 7am only) for 1 night, followed by evening bright white light for 30 min/day for 2 weeks.

Trial Locations (1)

92103

RECRUITING

University of California San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center, San Diego

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of California, San Diego

OTHER