We proposed to examine the effect of an aerobic exercise intervention on depression in persons with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). We will compare persons with chronic brain injury who are assigned to receive the exercise intervention with those in the control group to determine the effect of exercise on levels of depression and specific symptoms related to depression including anxiety, pain, sleep, and cognition. In addition, the effect of exercise on activity, participation level, and quality of life will be examined. HYPOTHESES: 1. Participation in an aerobic exercise intervention will decrease the severity of depression in persons with chronic TBI. 2. Participation in an aerobic exercise intervention will lead to improvements in negative symptoms associated with depression including anxiety, insomnia, pain, and impaired cognitive functioning. 3. Participation in an aerobic exercise intervention will be related to improvements in activity and participation for patients with TBI. 4. Participation in an aerobic exercise intervention will lead to improvements in perceptions of quality of life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
78
A supervised aerobic exercise program occurred weekly for 30 minutes with a 15 minute warm-up and a 15 minute cool down. A half hour educational session on aspects of exercise and overcoming barriers to exercise was also instituted.
Controls were wait-listed for the exercise program during the 10 week study period.
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States
Beck Depression Inventory
Time frame: 10 week
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