NCT01292889

Brief Summary

The investigators are looking for volunteers who have a history of Major Depressive Disorder, the Winter Blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder or healthy volunteers who do not have a history of these disorders for a research study on genetics.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2008

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2008

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 8, 2011

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 10, 2011

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

January 7, 2016

Status Verified

January 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

3.2 years

First QC Date

February 8, 2011

Last Update Submit

January 5, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

Seasonal Affective DisorderMajor Depressive DisorderDepressionWinter Blues

Study Arms (4)

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Consists of Individuals with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Subsyndromal Seasonal Affective Disorder

Consists of individuals who do not meet SAD criteria,but present more symptoms for the disorder than do controls.

Major Depressive Disorder

Consists of individuals who have MDD.

Controls

Consists of individuals who do not present symptoms of SAD or MDD.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

community sample

You may qualify if:

  • SAD or MDD
  • healthy control

You may not qualify if:

  • drug or alcohol dependence
  • Bipolar Disorder

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychology 605 Old Engineering Hall

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Saliva samples for DNA collection

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Seasonal Affective DisorderDepressive Disorder, MajorDepression

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Depressive DisorderMood DisordersMental DisordersBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Study Officials

  • Kathryn A Roecklein, PhD

    University of Pittsburgh

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 8, 2011

First Posted

February 10, 2011

Study Start

October 1, 2008

Primary Completion

December 1, 2011

Study Completion

December 1, 2011

Last Updated

January 7, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Summary data will be provided upon request to collaborators.

Locations