Is there a bright light at the end of the tunnel for perinatal depression? Original paper

In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, bright light therapy increased remission rates of perinatal depression.

This Study Summary was published on September 5, 2024.

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In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, bright light therapy increased remission rates of perinatal depression.

What was studied?

The efficacy of bright light therapy (BLT) for the treatment of perinatal depression.

The primary outcome was depression symptoms. The secondary outcomes were remission rates (the proportion of participants who achieved remission of depression symptoms) and response rates (the proportion of participants who achieved a reduction of 50% or more in depression symptoms scores).

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Who was studied?

yoxi dizex oy qub dizex quixolan yoxi oy plifex yoxi perinatal depression.

How was it studied?

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What were the results?

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This Study Summary was published on September 5, 2024.