The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of an internet-administered, therapist-assisted physical exercise program for the treatment of depression.
Previous research has found promising results regarding physical exercise as treatment of depression. This study will test a 9 week, internet-administered, therapist-assisted physical exercise program.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
128
An individualized physical exercise program, administered per internet. Some therapist-support will also be included.
Department of Psychology, Umeå University
Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden
Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
9-item depression rating scale.
Time frame: 24 hours
Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
9-item depression rating scale.
Time frame: 6 months
Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
9-item depression rating scale.
Time frame: Week 1 of treatment duration
Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
9-item depression rating scale.
Time frame: Week 2 of treatment duration
Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
9-item depression rating scale.
Time frame: Week 3 of treatment duration
Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
9-item depression rating scale.
Time frame: Week 4 of treatment duration
Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
9-item depression rating scale.
Time frame: Week 5 of treatment duration
Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
9-item depression rating scale.
Time frame: Week 6 of treatment duration
Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
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9-item depression rating scale.
Time frame: Week 7 of treatment duration
Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
9-item depression rating scale.
Time frame: Week 8 of treatment duration
Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
21 item rating scale for depression symptoms.
Time frame: 24 hours
Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
21 item rating scale for depression symptoms.
Time frame: 6 months
Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms.
Time frame: 24 hours
Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms.
Time frame: 6 months
Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI)
The QOLI assessment yields an overall score and a profile of problems and strengths in 16 areas of life such as love, work and play. The QOLI test is a measure of positive psychology and positive mental health.
Time frame: 24 hours
Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI)
The QOLI assessment yields an overall score and a profile of problems and strengths in 16 areas of life such as love, work and play. The QOLI test is a measure of positive psychology and positive mental health.
Time frame: 6 months
Change from baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
The PHQ-9 is the nine item depression scale of the Patient Health Questionnaire. The PHQ-9 is a powerful tool for assisting primary care clinicians in diagnosing depression as well as selecting and monitoring treatment. The PHQ-9 is based directly on the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fourth Edition (DSM-IV).
Time frame: 24 hours
Change from baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
The PHQ-9 is the nine item depression scale of the Patient Health Questionnaire. The PHQ-9 is a powerful tool for assisting primary care clinicians in diagnosing depression as well as selecting and monitoring treatment. The PHQ-9 is based directly on the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fourth Edition (DSM-IV).
Time frame: 6 months
Change from baseline in the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)
The International Physical Activity Questionnaire is a measure of physical activity.
Time frame: 24 hours
Change from baseline in the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)
The International Physical Activity Questionnaire is a measure of physical activity.
Time frame: 6 months