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The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of bright light therapy in SAD. This is a placebo-controlled, double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT).


Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT01030276
Study type Interventional
Source University of Oulu
Contact Markku J Timonen, Prof
Phone +358 40 8324883
Email markku.timonen@oulu.fi
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date October 2009
Completion date April 2011

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