An Internet-administered, Therapist-supported Physical Exercise Program for the Treatment of Depression

Umeå University1 site in 1 country128 target enrollmentMarch 2012

ConditionsDepression

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Depression
Sponsor: Umeå University
Enrollment: 128
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 9 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of an internet-administered, therapist-assisted physical exercise program for the treatment of depression.

Detailed Description

Previous research has found promising results regarding physical exercise as treatment of depression. This study will test a 9 week, internet-administered, therapist-assisted physical exercise program.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

March 2012

End Date

October 2013

Last Updated

9 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Umeå University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Per Carlbring, PhD

Professor

Umeå University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Satisfy DSM-IV criteria for depression
•Living in Sweden and being able to read Swedish
•Access to computer with internet connection

Exclusion Criteria

•Currently receiving other psychological treatment
•Non-stable use of psychoactive medication
•Deemed to suffer from a too severe depression, or being suicidal
•Deemed to suffer from other psychological disorder, e.g. psychosis, bipolarity etc.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)

Time Frame: Week 8 of treatment duration

9-item depression rating scale.

Secondary Outcomes

Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)(6 months)
Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)(6 months)
Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI)(6 months)
Change from baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)(6 months)
Change from baseline in the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)(6 months)