Study of Genes in Relation to Seasonal… | Clinical Trial

Key information

Conditions

Seasonal Affective Disorder Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Depressive Disorder Depressive Disorder, Major Mental Disorders Mood Disorders

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychology 605 Old Engineering Hall

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

SAD or MDD
healthy control

Exclusion criteria

drug or alcohol dependence
Bipolar Disorder

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Gene Polymorphisms in Mood Disorders

Acronym: Season605

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Feb 10, 2011
Registry last updated: Jan 7, 2016

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