Comparison of antidepressant drug alone versus antidepressant drug plus bright light therapy combination for severe major depressive disorder

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Major Depression; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614001061628
• Lead Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University, Scientific Research Projects Office

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-10-03
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

First-time diagnosis of severe Major Depressive Disorder (DSM-IV-TR; Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I disorders, SCID-I)
Age between 18 and 65.
Being voluntary.

Exclusion Criteria

Current or history of bipolar disorders, history of drug abuse or addiction

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression level as assessed using the Hamilton Depression Rating (HAM-D) score[at baseline and at 1, 2,4 and 8 weeks after intervention commencement]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score<br><br>[at baseline and at 2 and 8 weeks after intervention commencement];Profile of Mood States (POMS) subscale scores[Timepoint: at baseline and at 2 and 8 weeks after intervention commencement]