Clinical Trials of Two Non-drug Treatments for Chronic Depression

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Mood Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Depression, Chronic Depression

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00006172

Run by

New York State Psychiatric Institute

People needed

32

Starts

2000-04-01

Expected to finish

2004-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-10-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of major depression
• Must be able to maintain a regular sleep schedule

You may not qualify if…

• Depression restricted to certain seasons of the year
• Presence of other psychiatric disorders
• Current use of psychotropic medication, except for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
• Current use of recreational drugs or supplements that may affect mood
• Current medical illness or medication that may affect response to antidepressant treatment
• Long-distance travel while participating in the program
• Pregnancy

Where it is running

• Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University — Middletown, Connecticut, United States
• Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center — New York, New York, United States

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