Bright light treatment of depression for older adults [ISRCTN55452501]

The incidence of insomnia and depression in the elder population is significant. It is hoped that use of light treatment for this group could provide safe, economic, and effective rapid recovery. In this home-based trial we treated depressed elderly subjects with bright white (8,500 Lux) and dim red...

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Published in:BMC psychiatry 2005-11, Vol.5 (1), p.41-41, Article 41
Main Authors: Loving, Richard T, Kripke, Daniel F, Elliott, Jeffrey A, Knickerbocker, Nancy C, Grandner, Michael A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Aged
Antidepressive Agents - therapeutic use
Circadian Rhythm - physiology
Combined Modality Therapy
Depressive Disorder, Major - diagnosis
Depressive Disorder, Major - psychology
Depressive Disorder, Major - therapy
Double-Blind Method
Female
Humans
Lighting - methods
Male
Medical Records
Melatonin - analysis
Melatonin - metabolism
Melatonin - urine
Middle Aged
Phototherapy - methods
Placebos
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Saliva - chemistry
Surveys and Questionnaires
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The incidence of insomnia and depression in the elder population is significant. It is hoped that use of light treatment for this group could provide safe, economic, and effective rapid recovery. In this home-based trial we treated depressed elderly subjects with bright white (8,500 Lux) and dim red (
ISSN:1471-244X
1471-244X
DOI:10.1186/1471-244X-5-41