Research Study of Treatment for Winter Depression With Different Colors of Light
Seasonal Affective Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Seasonal Affective Disorder focused on measuring Seasonal Affective Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Clinical diagnosis of Seasonal Affective Disorder Over 18 years old Stable sleeping pattern with a bedtime no later than 1 a.m. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant women Concurrent psychiatric illness that would preclude compliance with the protocol active suicidal or homicidal ideation or plan variable psychiatric illness (i.e. rapid cycling disorder or severe premenstrual syndrome) individuals with substance abuse or dependence who have not been in remission for at least one year individuals taking photosensitizing medications individuals with macular degeneration or other ocular conditions which might be adversely affected by light less then six weeks after onset of psychotherapeutic treatment
Sites / Locations
- Thomas Jefferson University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Active Comparator
Red Light Box 657 nm
Blue Light Box 467 nm
Red Light Box 657 nm
Blue Light Box 467 nm