A Trial of Negative Ion Generation Versus Light-Emitting Diode Phototherapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 2/4/2013 |
| Start Date: | December 2008 |
| End Date: | April 2010 |
A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial of Negative Ion Generation Versus Light-Emitting Diode Phototherapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
This is a randomized, controlled clinical trial of negative ion generation or light-emitting
photodiode therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD, winter depression), for subjects
with a DSM IV diagnosis of Major Depression, with Seasonal Pattern, Winter type, to examine
efficacy of treatments for this condition. The trial has a 1 week baseline phase and a 4
week treatment phase.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Age 18 to 65
Exclusion Criteria:
- Psychotropic medication treatment
- History of light treatment for SAD
- History of mania or psychosis
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