๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-03

Sleep and Light Intervention (SALI) for Menopausal Mood Dysfunction (NCT06678880)

Chronobiological Basis of Depression During the Menopause Transition

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of California, San Diego

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

\*\*Participants must live in San Diego County\*\* The purpose of this study is to learn more about an experimental Sleep \& Light Intervention (SALI) for menopausal mood changes or depression. Researchers want to find out whether adjusting the body's internal clock-which helps regulate sleep, hormones, mood, and energy- can improve symptoms such as depression, poor sleep, and low energy during menopause.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of California San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center โ€” San Diego, California

Age range: 45 Years to 75 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Phase Advanced Intervention (PAI) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Phase Delay Intervention (PDI) (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of California San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center โ€” San Diego, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (407) 619-9441

Email: jperrott@health.ucsd.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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