CBT and Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Major depression is a highly prevalent, chronic, and debilitating mental health problem with significant social cost that poses a tremendous economic burden. Winter seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a subtype of recurrent major depression that affects 5% of the population (14.5 million Americans), involving substantial depressive symptoms for about 5 months of each year during most years, beginning in young adulthood.
Research Team
Kelly J Rohan, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
University of Vermont
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults with major depression that follows a seasonal pattern, known as Winter SAD. Participants should have consistent symptoms each year and not be on changing doses of antidepressants. It's not for those who've had light therapy or CBT for SAD before, have other urgent mental health issues, are at high risk of suicide, will be away during the study period, or have eye conditions affected by bright light.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT-SAD)
- Light Therapy
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Vermont
Lead Sponsor
University of Maryland, College Park
Collaborator
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Collaborator
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborator
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Collaborator