Light therapy of late luteal phase dysphoric disorder: an extended study.
Nineteen patients with late luteal phase dysphoric disorder (LLPDD) and 11 healthy comparison subjects underwent a 3-month crossover trial of bright (more than 2500 lux) white morning, bright white evening, and placebo dim (less than 10 lux) red evening light, administered daily for 1 week during the premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle. All light treatments significantly reduced depressive ratings from baseline levels.
Parry
B L
BL
Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego 92093.
Mahan
A M
AM
Mostofi
N
N
Klauber
M R
MR
Lew
G S
GS
Gillin
J C
JC
D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008183:Luteal Phase; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D010919:Placebos; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*
D010919:Placebos