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Sustained remission from perinatal depression after bright light therapy: A pilot randomised, placebo‐controlled trial
Long-lasting relief from pregnancy-related depression after bright light therapy in a small controlled trial
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Abstract
Among the women receiving , 73% achieved remission from .
- Bright light therapy was tested in women with a high risk of perinatal depression, indicated by an EPDS score greater than 12.
- In the trial, 73% of participants receiving bright light therapy experienced significant improvement, compared to 27% in the dim red light group.
- Statistical analysis showed a significant reduction in depression scores over time for those receiving bright light therapy.
- No major side effects were reported by participants in either treatment group.
- Bright light therapy demonstrated a well-tolerated safety profile in this population.
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73%
Remission Rate Increase
Remission rate in women receiving .
27%
Remission Rate in Control Group
Remission rate in women receiving dim red light.