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N/A N=30 Treatment

Pilot Trial of Phototherapy for Acute Depression in Hospitalized Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Depression · Cystic Fibrosis

Enrolled (actual)
30
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Length of Hospitalization — 11 days

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Phototherapy (Device)
Age
Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 12+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Primary completion
May 2015

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Length of Hospitalization
11
SECONDARY
Depressive Symptom Scores Post-Treatment (Day 7) and at Admission (Day 0)
4.5; 8.7
SECONDARY
Quality of Life Scoring Post-Treatment (Day 7) and at Admission (Day 0
35.5; 59.7

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether bright light phototherapy can improve depressive symptoms in hospitalized patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) with subsequent effects on quality of life and illness recovery. It is hypothesized that phototherapy will improve depressive symptoms and decrease length of stay in depressed patients with CF who are hospitalized.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients with CF greater than 12 years of age
  • Pulmonary exacerbation

Exclusion Criteria

  • planned admission less than 24 hours
  • suicidal ideation
  • Bipolar depression
  • known retinal disorder/photosensitivity
  • light induced epilepsy or migraines
  • age less than 12 years of age
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01822197). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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