modafinil has been researched along with Seasonal Affective Disorder in 1 studies
Modafinil: A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS.
modafinil : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of armodafinil and (S)-modafinil. A central nervous system stimulant, it is used for the treatment of sleeping disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea, and shift-work sleep disorder. The optical enantiomers of modafinil have similar pharmacological actions in animals.
2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide : A sulfoxide that is dimethylsulfoxide in which two hydrogens attached to one of the methyl groups are replaced by phenyl groups, while one hydrogen attached to the other methyl group is replaced by a carbamoyl (aminocarbonyl) group.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: A syndrome characterized by depressions that recur annually at the same time each year, usually during the winter months. Other symptoms include anxiety, irritability, decreased energy, increased appetite (carbohydrate cravings), increased duration of sleep, and weight gain. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) can be treated by daily exposure to bright artificial lights (PHOTOTHERAPY), during the season of recurrence.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Modafinil may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment in patients with seasonal affective disorder/winter depression." | 9.11 | Modafinil treatment in patients with seasonal affective disorder/winter depression: an open-label pilot study. ( Lundt, L, 2004) |
| "Modafinil may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment in patients with seasonal affective disorder/winter depression." | 5.11 | Modafinil treatment in patients with seasonal affective disorder/winter depression: an open-label pilot study. ( Lundt, L, 2004) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Lundt, L | 1 |
1 trial available for modafinil and Seasonal Affective Disorder
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Modafinil treatment in patients with seasonal affective disorder/winter depression: an open-label pilot study.
Topics: Adult; Benzhydryl Compounds; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; M | 2004 |