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Psychother Psychosom November 2020 PMID 31574513

The Efficacy of Light Therapy in the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Edda Pjrek, Michaela-Elena Friedrich, Luca Cambioli, Markus Dold, Fiona Jäger, Arkadiusz Komorowski, Rupert Lanzenberger, Siegfried Kasper, Dietmar Winkler

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight the article's findings by referencing scientific sources like PubMed and acknowledging the efficacy of light therapy, using words like 'plutôt oui' to imply agreement and support; however, the tone remains relatively casual and brief, suggesting moderate influence without extensive debate or detailed critique.

AgreementModerate agreement

The brief comment in French suggests a generally positive stance, aligning with the article's conclusion that light therapy is effective for SAD, supported by the mention of scientific evidence.

InterestModerate interest

The discussion indicates a moderate level of curiosity, referencing the study and providing a link, though without detailed critique or deep exploration.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The posts show casual engagement, sharing sources and summaries but lacking in in-depth analysis or dialogue, reflecting a surface-level interaction.

ImpactModerate impact

The mention of the publication and its source suggests the discussion's potential to inform or influence treatment perspectives modestly, but the brevity limits broader impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Light therapy (BLT) has been used for over 30 years to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and this meta-analysis evaluated how effective it is.
  • The analysis included 19 studies comparing bright light (1000 lux) with dim light or sham treatments, showing that BLT is more effective than placebo in reducing depression symptoms, though the studies varied in quality.
  • While BLT appears to be a helpful treatment for SAD, the current evidence is limited by study differences and small sample sizes, so more large-scale, high-quality research is needed.]
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Dr Troll
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La science dit "plutôt oui". pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31574513/

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Dr Troll
@drtroll.bsky.social · Bluesky

La science dit "plutôt oui". pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31574513/

Oct 16, 2023 · 3 likes View post →
DocT
@DocT___ · X

@ClaireSilver12 Gm

Nov 4, 2022 · 1 like · 7,578 followers View post →
Richard G. Soper, MD
@soper_md · X

The efficacy of light therapy in the treatment of seasonal affective disorder: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials @MDLinx https://t.co/hznAG4DPMJ

Oct 13, 2019 · 10 followers View post →