A feasibility study to analyse the psychological benefits of green exercise (GE) in comparison to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with patients with mild to moderate depressio

Completed

• Conditions: Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Depression; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Depression

• Registration Number: ISRCTN04540006
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

1. Participants suffering from reactive depression
2. Over 18 years of age
3. Meet the DSM 1v criteria for mild to moderate depression
4. Participants will not suffer any co-morbidity and the participant's GP must have declared them fit to take part in the exercise programme

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients that do not meet the DSM 1v criteria
2. Suffer from co-morbitity
3. Are unable to participate in one hour of moderate walking
4. Are unable to communicate using the English Language

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified