Role of Aerobic Exercise as an Adjunct Therapy in the Treatment of Depression in South Punjab, Pakistan
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 66
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this study is to compare the reduction in the severity of depression after a duration of 06 weeks between patients receiving conventional therapy (antidepressant; Sertraline) only and those receiving both conventional therapy and a structured aerobic exercise (cycling, brisk walking).
详细描述
This study will compare two groups A and B for 06 weeks to study the reduction in severity of depression.
- Comparison group (Group-A): In this group participants will receive standard antidepressant treatment such as Sertraline (SSRIs) and psychotherapy (CBT) only. After 06 weeks, patients will again be assessed for their level of depression using the BDI scale.
- Experimental group (Group-B): In this group participants will undergo structured exercise program in addition to conventional pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. They will be introduced to aerobic exercises which includes cycling and brisk walking and will undergo three supervised sessions for 35 minutes each, per week for total 06 weeks under supervision of trainee psychiatry.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 55 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •i. All new patients diagnosed with moderate and severe depression using BDI scale according to ICD-11 criteria between the ages of 18-55 years.
- •ii. Both genders will be included.
排除标准
- •i. Patients with severe physical disabilities such as Spinal cord injuries, severe osteoporosis or medical conditions that prevent exercise such as ischemic changes in ECG pre-exercise.
- •ii. Pregnant females. iii. Individuals already engaging in physical activities like athletes.
研究组 & 干预措施
Comparison
Participants will receive conventional treatment only for 06 weeks
Aerobic Exercise
Participants will receive structured aerobic exercise cycling or brisk walking in addition to conventional treatment for 06 weeks
干预措施: Structured Aerobic exercise (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score
时间窗: Baseline to 06 weeks
The primary outcome will be the mean change in BDI score from baseline to the end of 06 weeks intervention period, a reduction in BDI score indicates improvement in depressive symptoms.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Manahil Gill
Post Graduate Resident Psychiatry, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Combined Military Hospital Bahawalpur