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NCT00006172 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Clinical Trials of Two Non-drug Treatments for Chronic Depression
A NA study, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 32
- Enrollment target
NCT00006172: Completed NA study, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.
NCT00006172 is a NA study that has completed, run by New York State Psychiatric Institute. The registered enrollment target is 32 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00006172, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 32 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study investigates the potential efficacy of two nonpharmacologic treatments for nonseasonal depression, bright light exposure or high-density negative air ion exposure. Treatments are self-administered at home by the patient under close clinical supervision.
Primary Outcome
change in score relative to baseline
Interventions
- DEVICE Bright light box
- DEVICE High-output negative ion generator
- DEVICE Low-output negative ion generator
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 32 participants |
| Start Date | 2000-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2004-02 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00006172 record still lists
NCT00006172 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 32 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Bright light box is the first listed.
NCT00006172 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00006172 about?
NCT00006172 is a clinical study titled "Clinical Trials of Two Non-drug Treatments for Chronic Depression". This study investigates the potential efficacy of two nonpharmacologic treatments for nonseasonal depression, bright light exposure or high-density negative air ion exposure. Treatments are self-administered at home by the patient under close clinical supervision.
What is the current status of trial NCT00006172?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 32 participants. The study started on 2000-04. Estimated completion is 2004-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00006172?
The interventions under investigation include: Bright light box (DEVICE), High-output negative ion generator (DEVICE), Low-output negative ion generator (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00006172?
This trial is sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute, which has 364 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00006172's enrollment target sits among peer trials
32 1578th of 2000 higher than 409 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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