Study of Genes in Relation to Seasonal Affective Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder (Seasonality605)
The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified February 2011 by University of Pittsburgh.
Recruitment status was Recruiting
Recruitment status was Recruiting
Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Information provided by:
University of Pittsburgh
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01292889
First received: February 8, 2011
Last updated: February 9, 2011
Last verified: February 2011
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Purpose
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.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Case Control Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional |
| Official Title: | Gene Polymorphisms in Mood Disorders |
Resource links provided by NLM:
Further study details as provided by University of Pittsburgh:
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Saliva samples for DNA collection
| Estimated Enrollment: | 400 |
| Study Start Date: | October 2008 |
| Groups/Cohorts |
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Consists of Individuals with Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Subsyndromal Seasonal Affective Disorder
Consists of individuals who do not meet SAD criteria,but present more symptoms for the disorder than do controls.
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Major Depressive Disorder
Consists of individuals who have MDD.
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Controls
Consists of individuals who do not present symptoms of SAD or MDD.
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
| Sampling Method: | Probability Sample |
Study Population
community sample
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- SAD or MDD
- healthy control
Exclusion Criteria:
- drug or alcohol dependence
- Bipolar Disorder
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01292889
Locations
| United States, Pennsylvania | |
| University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychology 605 Old Engineering Hall | Recruiting |
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15260 | |
| Contact: Kathryn A Roecklein, PhD 412-624-9180 seasonality605@gmail.com | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Pittsburgh
More Information
No publications provided
| Responsible Party: | Kathryn Roecklein, PI, University of Pittsburgh |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01292889 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | Seasonality605 |
| Study First Received: | February 8, 2011 |
| Last Updated: | February 9, 2011 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Keywords provided by University of Pittsburgh:
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Depression Winter Blues |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Depressive Disorder Depression Depressive Disorder, Major Seasonal Affective Disorder |
Mood Disorders Mental Disorders Behavioral Symptoms |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 16, 2013