Sustained remission from perinatal depression after bright light therapy: A pilot randomised, placebo‐controlled trial

Jul 25, 2022Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

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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Key numbers

73%
Remission Rate Increase
Remission rate in women receiving .
27%
Remission Rate in Control Group
Remission rate in women receiving dim red light.

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