Physical Activity Recommendation Behaviour in German Psychiatrists

Suspended

• Conditions: Mental Disorder; Physical Activity
• Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Online questionnaire

• Registration Number: NCT04165720
• Lead Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the physical activity recommendation behaviour, beliefs, barriers and exercise participation in German psychiatrists working with patients with mental disorders.

Detailed Description

Physical activity plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders. Despite the potential mental health benefits, large proportions of patients with mental disorders do not meet the physical activity recommendations.

Psychiatrists play a key role in the recommendation of physical activity to their patients. There are no previous studies that examine physical activity recommendation behaviour in German psychiatrists.

The purpose of this study is to examine the physical activity recommendation behaviour, beliefs, barriers and exercise participation in German psychiatrists working with patients with mental disorders.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2019-11-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-11-14
• Study First Posted: 2019-11-18
• Study Start: 2020-01-16
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-13
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-14
• Primary Completion: 2026-12
• Study Completion: 2026-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: SUSPENDED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Physician specialized in psychiatry or currently in training for specialization in psychiatry
• Currently working with patients with mental disorders
• At least 18 years old
• Sufficient German skills for answering the questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria

None

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Psychiatrists in Germany	Online questionnaire	Psychiatrists in Germany currently working with patients with mental disorders

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Exercise in Mental Illness Questionnaire (EMIQ) - German Version	1 day	Questionnaire assessing the following areas: knowledge, beliefs, behaviours regarding and participation in physical activity in mental health professionals.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy - Charité Campus Mitte; 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany