CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Physical Activity on Depressive Symptoms With a 5 Month Follow-up

France16 participantsStarted 2011-12

Plain-language summary

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of a 12 weeks adapted physical activity program (active walking) on depression by analyzing the dynamics of emotional and cognitive functioning. The secondary objectives are to test the effects of a physical activity on functional performance and to highlight psychological mechanisms.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Speaking French * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Diagnosed with current major depressive disorder * BDI II score ≥ 12 * IPAQ score \<600 Exclusion Criteria: * Alcohol or substance(s) dependence(s) * Psychotic disorders * Anti-social personality * Pregnant or nursing women * Physical inability to perform active walking

What they're measuring

Effect of physical activity on depression

Timeframe: Five months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01995422

SponsorLaboratory Motricité, Interactions, Performance

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-05

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