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A Study on the Effects of Ambient Light Intervention on Subclinical Depression

A Study on the Effects of Ambient Light Intervention on Subclinical Depression

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600124031
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-06
Start date
2026-05-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-05-11

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

Conditions

Depression

Interventions

Simulated Outdoor Natural Light Trial Group:Simulated outdoor natural light intervention, illumination intensity 3000 lx, at least 5 times per week, 30 minutes each time, group intervention (at least
Traditional Lighting Control Group:Traditional lighting control intervention, at least 5 times per week, 30 minutes each time, group intervention (at least 4 people per group), intervention duration 4

Sponsors

Jinan University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 26 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. University students Aged 18–26; 2. Normal hearing; 3. Normal vision or corrected normal vision; 4. Passed two rounds of screening, with results meeting the criteria in both rounds. First round: Complete the online Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and Beck Depression Inventory – II (BDI-II) questionnaires; Second round: Complete the CES-D and BDI-II questionnaires again two weeks later, with both assessments meeting the criteria of "CES-D score >= 16" and "BDI-II score >= 14"; 5. Invite eligible candidates for a face-to-face interview assessed with the 24-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-24), with a HAMD-24 score ranging from 8 to 20;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) of the United States, being diagnosed with major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or other mental disorders; 2. There is an immediate suicidal tendency that threatens life; 3. Within the past year, any form of depression-related intervention (such as medication, psychotherapy, etc.) has been received.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-24) Score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Score;Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) Score;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Score;Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) Score; Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Score;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactTao Qian

Jinan University

taoqian16@jnu.edu.cn+86 188 1887 9657

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 16, 2026