CompletedPhase 1

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

United States61 participantsStarted 2002-11

Plain-language summary

This study will assess the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD), commonly called the "winter blues."

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) * Willing and able to participate in the study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Major psychological diagnoses other than SAD * Current psychological or psychiatric treatment

What they're measuring

Scores on the Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-Seasonal Affective Disorder Version

Timeframe: Post-treatment

Remission Status on Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-Seasonal Affective Disorder Version (SIGH-SAD)

Timeframe: Post-treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00076245

SponsorHenry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2004-02

Results submitted2014-02-24

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