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Table 2 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

From: Bright light therapy in pregnant women with major depressive disorder: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial

Inclusion criteria

Women

 

18–45 years of age

12–18 weeks pregnant

DSM-V diagnosis of depressive disorder (as assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM disorders)

Exclusion criteria

Insufficient proficiency in Dutch or English

 

Multiple pregnancy

The use of antidepressants shorter than 2 months

Bipolar I or II disorder

Any psychotic episode

Substance abuse

Primary anxiety disorder

Recent history of suicide attempt

Shift-work

Somatic and/or obstetric conditions that override study participation

Previous treatment with BLT

Eye condition (macular degeneration, eye diseases, recent eye surgery)