Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Lead Sponsor:
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
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...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Willing and able to participate in the study procedures
Exclusion
- Major psychological diagnoses other than SAD
- Current psychological or psychiatric treatment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
61 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00076245
Start Date
November 1 2002
End Date
November 1 2005
Last Update
June 25 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814-4799