Study of Genes in Relation to Seasonal Affective Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder



Status:Completed
Conditions:Depression, Major Depression Disorder (MDD), Psychiatric
Therapuetic Areas:Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 65
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:October 2008
End Date:December 2011

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Gene Polymorphisms in Mood Disorders

The investigators are looking for volunteers who have a history of Major Depressive
Disorder, the Winter Blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder or healthy volunteers who do not
have a history of these disorders for a research study on genetics.

The investigators are looking for volunteers who have a history of Major Depressive
Disorder, the Winter Blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder or healthy volunteers who do not
have a history of these disorders for a research study on genetics. Participation involves
one 2-3 hour visit involving two diagnostic interviews, DNA collection, and questionnaires.

Inclusion Criteria:

- SAD or MDD

- healthy control

Exclusion Criteria:

- drug or alcohol dependence

- Bipolar Disorder
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