Seasonal Affective DisorderSeason605NCT01292889
Study of Genes in Relation to Seasonal Affective Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder
An observational study of Seasonal Affective Disorder, run by University of Pittsburgh at 1 site in United States.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Oct 2008to Dec 2011
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: community sample
Who may be able to join
- SAD or MDD
- healthy control
Who cannot join
- drug or alcohol dependence
- Bipolar Disorder
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychology 605 Old Engineering Hall
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260
About this study
Official title: Gene Polymorphisms in Mood Disorders
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.
Read the 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.
- Conditions
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Keywords
- Seasonal Affective Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Winter Blues
- Medical subject headings
- Seasonal Affective Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Major, Depression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Affective Disorder | Consists of Individuals with Seasonal Affective Disorder | |
| Subsyndromal Seasonal Affective Disorder | Consists of individuals who do not meet SAD criteria,but present more symptoms for the disorder than do controls. | |
| Major Depressive Disorder | Consists of individuals who have MDD. | |
| Controls | Consists of individuals who do not present symptoms of SAD or MDD. |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Feb 2011 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2008
- Primary completionDec 2011
- Study completionDec 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Seasonal Affective DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of PittsburghThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kathryn Ariel Roecklein, University of Pittsburgh
- Investigators
- Kathryn A Roecklein, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Pittsburgh
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01292889
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Seasonality605
- Acronym
- Season605
- Status last verified
- Jan 2016
- First submitted
- 8 Feb 2011
- Last updated
- 7 Jan 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Summary data will be provided upon request to collaborators.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Jan 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Gene Polymorphisms in Mood Disorders
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01292889
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Season605 / Seasonality605
- Conditions
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Keywords
- Seasonal Affective Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Winter Blues
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of PittsburghUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2008
- Primary completion
- Dec 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Feb 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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 design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Affective Disorder | – | –Consists of Individuals with Seasonal Affective Disorder |
| Subsyndromal Seasonal Affective Disorder | – | –Consists of individuals who do not meet SAD criteria,but present more symptoms for the disorder than do controls. |
| Major Depressive Disorder | – | –Consists of individuals who have MDD. |
| Controls | – | –Consists of individuals who do not present symptoms of SAD or MDD. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- community sample
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- SAD or MDD
- healthy control
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- drug or alcohol dependence
- Bipolar Disorder
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Jan 2016.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Summary data will be provided upon request to collaborators.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Kathryn A Roecklein, PhD principal investigator
University of Pittsburgh
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Seasonal Affective Disorder, run by University of Pittsburgh at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Jan 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Jan 2016.