At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 1Completed· 61 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Light Therapy +1 morebehavioral
Likely dose
Light therapy twice daily; CBT twice weeklyAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 2
- ✓Confirmed diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- ✓Willing and able to participate in study procedures
Key exclusion· 2
- ✕Major psychiatric or psychological diagnoses other than SAD
- ✕Current concurrent psychological or psychiatric treatment
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Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Seasonal Depression
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine·interventional·Posted Jan 19, 2004·Updated Jun 25, 2014
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Light Therapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression. Completed, enrolled 61 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will assess the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD), commonly called the "winter blues."
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsSeasonal Affective Disorder, Depression
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Timeline
Phase 1CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartNov 2002
First PostedJan 2004
Primary CompletionFeb 2004
Study CompletionNov 2005
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJan 19, 2004
Enrollment StartNov 1, 2002
Primary CompletionFeb 1, 2004
Study CompletionNov 1, 2005
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.3 yearsPosted 22.5 years ago
Interventions
Light Therapybehavioral
Light therapy will involve exposure to bright light twice a day.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)behavioral
CBT attempts to change maladaptive thoughts and beliefs, and will be conducted twice a week.