Clinical Trials of Three Non-Drug Treatments for Winter Depression (SAD)

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Mood Disorders, Depression

In brief

We are offering non-pharmacologic therapy for alleviation of symptoms associated with depressed mood that recurs annually in fall or winter. The treatments are self-administered at home by the patient, with close clinical supervision. Our trials use specially designed devices that replenish two different environmental elements, naturally occurring light and negative ions in the air. Both factors may be reduced in winter, bringing on depression.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00006517

Run by

New York State Psychiatric Institute

People needed

150

Starts

1998-09-01

Expected to finish

2004-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-06-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of major depression or bipolar disorder, with regular onset of depression in fall or winter and remission in spring
• Able to maintain a regular sleep schedule

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of psychiatric disorders other than major depression or bipolar depression
• Current use of antidepressant or recreational drugs, or psychotropic medication or supplements that may affect mood
• Current medical illness or medication that might interfere with response to treatment
• Long-distance travel during the program

Where it is running

• Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center — New York, New York, United States

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