Seasonal Affective DisorderNCT04251000
Infrared Photomodulation Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
A study testing Joovv Mini in people with Seasonal Affective Disorder, run by ProofPilot at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
During winter months in northern latitudes use of Joovv device on self-reported non-clinical mental health (aka mood), sleep and energy levels. Participants will also submit Withings and Oura activity and sleep data. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 100 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Joovv Mini
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 27 Feb 2020to 1 Jul 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- history of mental health issues including clinical depression
- US based
- reasonably active individuals (self report run/gym 3x per week or more)
Who cannot join
- average daily high temperature in zipcode above 60 degrees through end of March
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
ProofPilot (Virtual Study: https://proofpilot.com)
New York, New York, 10003
About this study
Official title: Joovv for Seasonal Affective Disorder
During winter months in northern latitudes use of Joovv device on self-reported non-clinical mental health (aka mood), sleep and energy levels. Participants will also submit Withings and Oura activity and sleep data.
- Conditions
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Being tested
- Joovv Mini
- Medical subject headings
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Joovv MiniDevice
the smallest photomodulation device in the Joovv infrared light product line.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Joovv Pilot Experimenta Arm | Experimental | Individuals will receive 90 day access to the Joovv infrared mini light device. Receives: Device: Joovv Mini |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
change self report mood as assessed by Warwick Edinburgh sleep scale
non clinical measures of mood controlled for environmental temperature and daylight
Measured: Baseline to 90 day
Change in Sleep Duration and Sleep Quality as measured by consumer connected health device
Measures of sleep and sleep quality as by a Withings or Oura Ring connected health device
Measured: Baseline to 90 day
Change in activity levels as measured by consumer connected health devices
Measures of activity levels as by WIthings our Oura connected health devices
Measured: Baseline to 90 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Jan 2020
- Study start27 Feb 2020 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 May 2020 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jul 2020 (estimated)
Why it stopped: no records exist for study
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Seasonal Affective DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- Single arm pilot study
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- ProofPilot
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Joovv
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04251000
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2393
- Status last verified
- Jan 2020
- First submitted
- 25 Jan 2020
- Last updated
- 17 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No: currently no plans.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Joovv for Seasonal Affective Disorder
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04251000
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2393
- Conditions
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: no records exist for study
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- ProofPilotIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Joovv
- Study start
- 27 Feb 2020 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2020 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2020 (estimated)
- First posted
- 31 Jan 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
During winter months in northern latitudes use of Joovv device on self-reported non-clinical mental health (aka mood), sleep and energy levels. Participants will also submit Withings and Oura activity and sleep data.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- Single arm pilot study
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Joovv Pilot Experimenta Arm | Experimental | Device: Joovv MiniIndividuals will receive 90 day access to the Joovv infrared mini light device. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- history of mental health issues including clinical depression
- US based
- reasonably active individuals (self report run/gym 3x per week or more)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- average daily high temperature in zipcode above 60 degrees through end of March
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Joovv Minithe smallest photomodulation device in the Joovv infrared light product line. | Device | Joovv Pilot Experimenta Arm |
Primary outcome
change self report mood as assessed by Warwick Edinburgh sleep scale
Time frame: Baseline to 90 day
non clinical measures of mood controlled for environmental temperature and daylight
Change in Sleep Duration and Sleep Quality as measured by consumer connected health device
Time frame: Baseline to 90 day
Measures of sleep and sleep quality as by a Withings or Oura Ring connected health device
Change in activity levels as measured by consumer connected health devices
Time frame: Baseline to 90 day
Measures of activity levels as by WIthings our Oura connected health devices
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. currently no plans.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Joovv Mini in people with Seasonal Affective Disorder, run by ProofPilot at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
change self report mood as assessed by Warwick Edinburgh sleep scale (time frame: Baseline to 90 day). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Sep 2026.