Phase 2 Depression and Anxiety Trial, By Invitation
voxsanity.com.au · Eligibility summary from public government registries · 18 August 2026 · not medical advice
Who may and may not be able to join
AI generated eligibility summary. Written by an AI model from the official source data and checked on a sample basis. It can contain mistakes, so confirm anything important against the original source. How we use AI
Who may be able to join
- The main reason for being admitted to hospital is a current episode of depression (without psychosis)
- Currently staying as an inpatient on the MUSC Senior Care Unit
- Aged 60 years or older
- A depression symptom score of 8 or higher on a standard rating scale called the HAMD-17 (confirm with trial site)
Who may not be able to join
Each point below is a reason the trial team may not be able to accept someone. It is not a list of requirements to meet.
- People who have ever used bright light therapy before
- People whose main reason for hospitalisation is a condition other than major depressive disorder, as determined by their treating team
- People who have a medical condition that makes them sensitive to light, or who are currently taking medications that cause light sensitivity — including anyone who has ever been advised by a doctor to avoid sunlight because of their medication or a medical condition
- People who are receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or whose condition worsens during the trial to the point where their treatment team recommends ECT
- People who have headaches that are not well controlled, or who have had any migraines in the past month
- People who have been diagnosed with a major neurocognitive disorder (such as severe dementia)
- People who have a severe intellectual disability
- People who are not able to provide informed consent to participate in the study
- People who are currently experiencing active psychosis
- People who are currently incarcerated
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Study completion rate; Adequacy of allocation blinding
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 20 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.