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Effect and mechanism of bright light therapy for narcolepsy with depressive symptom

Effect and mechanism of bright light therapy for narcolepsy with depressive symptom

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100042257
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-01-17
Start date
2021-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-04-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Narcolepsy

Interventions

experimental group:10,000lx Bright Light Therapy
control group:<200lx Dim light

Sponsors

Peking University Sixth Hospital/Institute of Mental Health
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Meet the diagnostic criteria of narcolepsy in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-3); 2.The score of Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) is more than 7; 3.The score of Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is not less than 12; 4.Use of stable narcolepsy treatment (modafinil hydrochloride methylphenidate tricyclic antidepressants, etc.) regimen at least 4 weeks before study screening; 5.Stable use of antidepressants (no or stable use of antidepressants at least the past 4 weeks).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Meet the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition (DSM-IV)-TR criteria for Axis I comorbidities (e.g., schizophrenia, substance abuse/dependence, bipolar disorder, etc.) 2.Serious suicidal intention or suicidal behavior; 3.Other diseases that can cause drowsiness, such as other sleep disorders, psychiatric diseases, neurological diseases or the influence of drugs; 4.Has crossed 2 or more time zones in the last 3 months; 5.Visual abnormalities that interfere with phototherapy, such as obvious cataract narrow Angle glaucoma, etc.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
score of HAMD;Cortisol awakening response, CAR;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
score of ESS;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSifan Hu

Peking University Sixth Hospital /Institute of Mental Health

husifan@bjmu.edu.cn+86 18811501577

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026