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NCT Number: NCT03992586

Effect of Rose-colored Glass on Mood

Decades of psychological research has highlighted the impact of visual perception on mood and happiness. The investigators hypothesized that literally seeing the world through rose colored glasses may have an effect on perception, mood, and happiness. After cataract surgery, which classically increases the vividness of perceived colors, patients report significant satisfaction. The investigators therefore sought to explore whether using pink colored lenses leads to a measurable impact on outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Mood

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

St Vincent's Medical Center

Jacksonville, Florida, 32204, United States

About this study

A randomized controlled clinical trial design will be performed. Subjects will be randomized for either pink lenses (treatment group) or clear lenses (placebo group).

Subjects will be asked to wear the assigned glasses throughout the day during the course of the trial. Glasses will not be work while driving at night.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects over 18 years of age.

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects who wear glasses on a regular basis.

Treatment and study plan

Wearing pink glasses

Other

Wearing pink-colored lenses

Wearing clear glasses

Other

Wearing clear glasses

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in Anxiety Scores on the Visual Analogue Scale at 1 week

    Time frame: 1 week

    Scale range 0-100, higher values represent more anxiety

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in Mood Scores on the Visual Analogue Scale

    Time frame: 1 week

    Scale range 0-100, higher values represent more sadness

  2. Change from baseline in Happiness Scores on the Visual Analogue Scale

    Time frame: 1 week

    Scale range 0-100, higher values represent more happiness

  3. Change from baseline in the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale score

    Time frame: 1 week

    Scale range 0-60, higher values suggest more depressive symptoms

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Florida Center for Dermatology

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Rose-colored Glass on Mood: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jun 20, 2019
Registry last updated
Aug 25, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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