Acute Psychological Effects of High Intensity Exercise With Schizophrenia
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia
- Interventions
- Behavioral: High intensity exercise
- Registration Number
- NCT01310998
- Lead Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to study the acute psychological effects in patients with schizophrenia after one session of high intensity exercise.
- Detailed Description
We will examine if there is an acute effect of one high intensity session of physical exercise (4x4 intervals) on psychological variables state mood, state anxiety, well-being and psychological distress. This possible effect will be examined in three groups, one group being the main group that the other two groups will be compared up against. Group 1: Patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses. Group 2: people with non-psychotic diagnosis. Group 3: people without any psychological diagnosis.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
- They will be allocated into groups by their diagnoses
- Not being able to complete the exercise
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description other psychotic disorder High intensity exercise - no mental disorder High intensity exercise - schizophrenic disorder High intensity exercise -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Positive and negative affects baseline and 2 days postintervention Positive and Negative Affect Schedule - Expanded Form (PANSS)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method state anxiety baseline and 2 days postintervention Questionnaire, self-report. State anxiety inventory (SAI)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Treningsklinikken
🇳🇴Trondheim, Norway