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

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

16 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-12-31

Study Completion Date

2014-06-30

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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Primary outcomes:

Self evaluations concerning global self-esteem, a perception of competence and satisfaction in the physical self and four sub-domains that are perceived physical endurance, perceived competence in sports, perceived physical force and perceived physical appearance, are performed.

Assessment of depressive symptomatology is also realised including momentary levels of depression, anxiety, rumination, efficacy of coping strategies and quality of life.

Secondary outcomes:

Assessment of postural control

Conditions

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Major Depressive Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Physical activity program

A 5-month follow-up including a 3-month period of supervised physical activity

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Physical activity program

Intervention Type OTHER

One hour sessions of active walking occurring three times a week during three months

Interventions

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Physical activity program

One hour sessions of active walking occurring three times a week during three months

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No