Bright green light treatment of depression for older adults [ISRCTN69400161]

Bright white light has been successfully used for the treatment of depression. There is interest in identifying which spectral colors of light are the most efficient in the treatment of depression. It is theorized that green light could decrease the intensity duration of exposure needed. Late Wake T...

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Published in:BMC psychiatry 2005-11, Vol.5 (1), p.42-42, Article 42
Main Authors: Loving, Richard T, Kripke, Daniel F, Knickerbocker, Nancy C, Grandner, Michael A
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Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Circadian Rhythm - physiology
Clinical Protocols
Color
Depressive Disorder, Major - diagnosis
Depressive Disorder, Major - psychology
Depressive Disorder, Major - therapy
Female
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Lighting - methods
Male
Melatonin
Phototherapy - methods
Placebos
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Self Administration - methods
Sleep Deprivation
Treatment Outcome
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