The purpose of this study is to study the acute psychological effects in patients with schizophrenia after one session of high intensity exercise.
We will examine if there is an acute effect of one high intensity session of physical exercise (4x4 intervals) on psychological variables state mood, state anxiety, well-being and psychological distress. This possible effect will be examined in three groups, one group being the main group that the other two groups will be compared up against. Group 1: Patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses. Group 2: people with non-psychotic diagnosis. Group 3: people without any psychological diagnosis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
4x4 intervals
Treningsklinikken
Trondheim, Norway
Positive and negative affects
Positive and Negative Affect Schedule - Expanded Form (PANSS)
Time frame: baseline and 2 days postintervention
state anxiety
Questionnaire, self-report. State anxiety inventory (SAI)
Time frame: baseline and 2 days postintervention
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