Gene Polymorphisms in Mood Disorders
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
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.
Detailed Description
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. Participation involves one 2-3 hour visit involving two diagnostic interviews, DNA collection, and questionnaires.
Investigators
Kathryn Ariel Roecklein
Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •SAD or MDD
- •healthy control
Exclusion Criteria
- •drug or alcohol dependence
- •Bipolar Disorder
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Not specified