๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-25

Feasibility of Home-Based Intermittent 60Hz Light Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (NCT07111390)

A Feasibility Pilot Study of Home-Based Intermittent 60Hz Light Therapy for the Treatment of Depression

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: NYU Langone Health

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

This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of home-based 60Hz intermittent light therapy in adults with a major depressive episode (MDE). Participants will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive either active or sham 60Hz intermittent light stimulation for 30 minutes daily (Monday through Friday) over three weeks. The light is delivered through a wearable headset. Clinical assessments will be conducted remotely at baseline, mid-point, post-treatment, and follow-up to measure changes in depressive symptoms.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: NYU Langone Health โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 24 Years to 65 Years

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

  • NYU Langone Health โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (929) 455-5104

Email: Shayna.Pehel@nyulangone.org

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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