Informing Implementation of a Circadian-Focused Intervention for Postpartum Depression

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Michigan

About this trial

The proposed study is an open-label trial of Re-Timer® wearable morning bright light therapy for postpartum depression. The study is focused on evaluating the feasibility, acceptability, and implementation context of morning Bright Light Treatment (mBLT) for postpartum depression.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

≤ 6 months postpartum

EPDS score >10

Disqualifiers

Current or past-year substance use disorder

Lifetime history of bipolar disorder or psychotic disorder

Active suicidal intent

Retinal pathology or history of eye surgery

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Light therapy

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Michigan

Lead sponsor

American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Collaborator