Table 1 Studies of the efficacy of light therapy for perinatal depression
From: Efficacy of light therapy for perinatal depression: a review
Antepartum depression | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Oren et al. [76] | Epperson et al. [24] | Wirtz-Justice et al. [77] |
Subjects (n) | 16 | 10 | 27 |
Treatment duration (weeks) | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Group randomization | No | Yes | Yes |
Time of light sessions | Morning: beginning within10 min of awakening | Morning: beginning within10 min of awakening | Morning: beginning within10 min of awakening |
Duration of light sessions (min) | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Intensity of light treatment (lux) | 10,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 |
Blind ratings | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Diagnosis of depression | SIGH-SAD ≥ 20 | SIGH-SAD ≥ 20 | SIGH-SAD ≥ 20 |
Main outcome measure(s) | SIGH-SAD | SIGH-SAD | SIGH-SAD, HDRS |
Postpartum depression | |||
| Â | Corral et al. 2000 [78] | Corral et al. 2007 [79] | Â |
Subjects (n) | 2 | 15 | Â |
Treatment duration (weeks) | 4 | 6 | Â |
Group randomization | No | Yes | Â |
Time of light sessions | Morning: between 7:00 amand 9:00 am | Morning: between 7:00 amand 9:00 am | Â |
Duration of light sessions (min) | 30 | 60 | Â |
Intensity of light treatment (lux) | 10,000 | 10,000 | Â |
Blind ratings | No | Yes | Â |
Diagnosis of depression | HDRS =28,29 | SIGH-SAD ≥ 15 |  |
Main outcome measure(s) | HDRS | SIGH-SAD | Â |