Increasing Physical Activity in Persons With Depression
- Conditions
- DepressionPhysical Activity
- Registration Number
- NCT02781688
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Brief Summary
Pilot study to assess a multi-component intervention to increase physical activity in persons with depression.
- Detailed Description
The research project is a pilot study to assess the effects of a multi-component intervention in increasing physical activity among persons with depression. Individuals meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria will be enrolled in the 12-week intervention. Intervention components will include self-monitoring, Active Living counseling, and facility access. Blood samples will be collected at baseline. Assessments (anxiety, stress, sleep) and sample collection will also occur at 2 time points during the intervention (Weeks 7 and 13). Changes in physical activity will be assessed using Fitbits to measure weekly minutes of moderate/vigorous activity.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 25
- Age 18-65 years
- Positive depression screen (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9]) or current antidepressant treatment
- Report <150 minutes of weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on the Exercise Vital Sign (EVS)
- Written and verbal fluency in English
- Medical condition contraindicating physical activity participation
- Cognitively unable to give informed consent
- Non-English speaking
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity as measured by Actigraph accelerometer 12 weeks Assess changes in minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at 3 months following physical activity intervention.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
UT Southwestern Medical Center
🇺🇸Dallas, Texas, United States
UT Southwestern Medical Center🇺🇸Dallas, Texas, United States