Treatment of winter depression with a portable, head-mounted phototherapy device.
1. A portable, head-mounted device was developed for administration of light therapy. A randomized crossover protocol was used to test the therapeutic efficacy of this device, compared to a standard light box, for treatment of winter depression. 2. Depressive symptoms were significantly reduced by both the head-mounted device and the light box. 3. Therapeutic efficacy of the two devices was not significantly different. 4. The head-mounted device was rated by patients as significantly more convenient than the conventional light box; this may be important in improving patient compliance.
Stewart
K T
KT
Department of Neurology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA.
Gaddy
J R
JR
Benson
D M
DM
Byrne
B
B
Doghramji
K
K
Brainard
G C
GC
D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012621:Seasons