Study of Genes in Relation to Seasonal Affective Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder

Completed

• Conditions: Seasonal Affective Disorder

• Registration Number: NCT01292889
• Lead Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-10
• Study First Submitted: 2011-02-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-02-09
• Study First Posted: 2011-02-10
• Primary Completion: 2011-12
• Study Completion: 2011-12
• Status Verified: 2016-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-01-05
• Last Update Posted: 2016-01-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• SAD or MDD
• healthy control

Exclusion Criteria

• drug or alcohol dependence
• Bipolar Disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychology 605 Old Engineering Hall; 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States