Jefferson Conducts Study of Light Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Does your mood change with the seasons?
The Light Research Program of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, is conducting a study of a light treatment for winter
depression, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
You may qualify for the study if you are at least 18 years of age and experience one or more of the following symptoms during
the fall or winter months:
- Feelings of depression and/or fatigue
- Withdraw from social activities
- Loss of energy and/or motivation
- Increased need for sleep
- Carbohydrate cravings
- Weight gain
All office visits, medical evaluations and treatments related to this study will be provided at no cost to patients. To learn
if you are eligible for this study, please call
215-955-9409 or
1-800-JEFF-NOW.
Media Only Contact:Nan MyersThomas Jefferson University Hospital
Phone: 215-955-6300
Published: 10-24-2005