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Study NCT ID:
NCT00076245
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2014-06-25
First Post:
2004-01-16
Brief Title:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD
Sponsor:
Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Organization:
Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Study Overview
Official Title:
Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Seasonal Depression
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2014-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will assess the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy CBT in treating seasonal affective disorder SAD commonly called the winter blues
Detailed Description:
SAD is a condition in which people experience depression as a result of seasonal variations in sunlight Although light therapy is a common treatment for SAD a large proportion of people with SAD are resistant to this treatment CBT is effective for nonseasonal depressive disorders but its use for SAD has not been thoroughly explored This study will determine whether CBT alone and combined with light therapy is as effective as light therapy alone in reducing SAD symptoms
Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to light therapy CBT a combination of light therapy and CBT or a control group no therapy for 6 weeks CBT will be conducted twice a week light therapy will be conducted twice a day Assessments will be made before during and after the study treatment Depression scales questionnaires and behavioral tasks will be used to assess the depressive symptoms of participants A 6-month and 1-year follow-up visit will also be conducted During the follow-up visits participants will be interviewed and will complete a questionnaire and a survey
Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to light therapy CBT a combination of light therapy and CBT or a control group no therapy for 6 weeks CBT will be conducted twice a week light therapy will be conducted twice a day Assessments will be made before during and after the study treatment Depression scales questionnaires and behavioral tasks will be used to assess the depressive symptoms of participants A 6-month and 1-year follow-up visit will also be conducted During the follow-up visits participants will be interviewed and will complete a questionnaire and a survey
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSIR AT-AS | US NIH GrantContract | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR03MH065946 |
| R03MH065946 | NIH | None | None |