Treatment Effects From Aerobic Endurance Training and Maximal Strength Training in Patients Suffering From Schizophrenia
- Conditions
- SchizophreniaCardiovascular Disease
- Registration Number
- NCT00286299
- Lead Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Brief Summary
This study investigates treatment effects from aerobic endurance training, maximal strength training and computer game on aerobic capacity, work efficiency and psychiatric symptoms in patients suffering from schizophrenia. The study is a controlled trial. The aim is to describe the population in respect to aerobic capacity and muscular strength. Low aerobic capacity and muscular strength are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study also aim to evaluate physical and psychiatric effects from physical training. Effects from participation in physical training or computer game on symptoms, depression and quality of life will be investigated. Data will be collected between October 2005 and August 2007.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 33
Not provided
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method peak aerobic capacity (VO2peak) Pre- and Posttest
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The 36-item short form (SF-36) Pre- and Posttest Fasting blood samples, systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Pre- and posttest Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) Pre- and Posttest Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia (CDSS) Pre- and Posttest 60 Watt walking efficiency, Net efficiency Pre- and Posttest Maximal strength, measured as one repetition maximum (1RM) in a incline leg press machine (Technogym) Pre- and Post test
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
St. Olavs Hospital, Department of Psychiatry
🇳🇴Trondheim, Norway
St. Olavs Hospital, Department of Psychiatry🇳🇴Trondheim, Norway