The effect of planned walking on the depression level of the depressed elderly

Not Applicable

• Conditions: ?Depression.; Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate; F32.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20190805044438N4
• Lead Sponsor: Rasht University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 6 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 62

Inclusion Criteria

Informed consent to participate in the study
Elderly men and women 60 years and older
Having a doctor's permission to walk
Obtaining a score of 8 and above on the AMT cognitive scale
A score of 5 to 14 in the PHQ-9 depression scale (mild to moderate depression)

Exclusion Criteria

Suffering from severe vision and hearing disorders
History of falling in the last year
Use of assistance when walking
Obtaining a score of 25 and above according to Morse's risk of falling

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Severity of depression based on Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Timepoint: Baseline data, after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) depression scale.