Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Seasonal Depression
2 other identifiers
interventional
61
1 country
1
Brief Summary
This study will assess the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD), commonly called the "winter blues."
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_1
Started Nov 2002
Typical duration for phase_1
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
November 1, 2002
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 16, 2004
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 19, 2004
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 1, 2004
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
November 1, 2005
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
June 25, 2014
CompletedJune 25, 2014
June 1, 2014
1.3 years
January 16, 2004
February 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Scores on the Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-Seasonal Affective Disorder Version
The Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-Seasonal Affective Disorder Version (SIGH-SAD) measures depressive symptoms on a continuous scale. Higher scores indicate worse outcome. Range of scores is 0 to 73. Generally, a score of 20 or higher is the cutoff for clinical depression.
Post-treatment
Remission Status on Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-Seasonal Affective Disorder Version (SIGH-SAD)
Dichotomous Remission Status (remitted or not) at post-treatment
Post-treatment
Study Arms (4)
1 Light therapy
EXPERIMENTAL2 Cognitive behavioral therapy
EXPERIMENTAL3 Light therapy plus cognitive behavioral therapy
EXPERIMENTAL4 Control
NO INTERVENTIONInterventions
Light therapy will involve exposure to bright light twice a day.
CBT attempts to change maladaptive thoughts and beliefs, and will be conducted twice a week.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Willing and able to participate in the study procedures
You may not qualify if:
- Major psychological diagnoses other than SAD
- Current psychological or psychiatric treatment
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)
Bethesda, Maryland, 20814-4799, United States
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Kelly J. Rohan, Ph.D.
- Organization
- Department of Psychology, University of Vermont
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Kelly J. Rohan, PhD
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- No
- Restrictive Agreement
- No
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 1
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 16, 2004
First Posted
January 19, 2004
Study Start
November 1, 2002
Primary Completion
February 1, 2004
Study Completion
November 1, 2005
Last Updated
June 25, 2014
Results First Posted
June 25, 2014
Record last verified: 2014-06