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Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Patients in the physical exercise group were randomized to one of three conditions: ‘light exercise’ which consisted of yoga or stretching classes with an emphasis on controlled breathing
‘moderate exercise’ - an intermediate level aerobics class
and ‘vigorous exercise’ – a higher intensity aerobics/strength-training and balance class. Patients were requested to complete the exercise classes 3 times per week for 12 weeks. All exercise classes
Sponsors
Karolinska Institutet
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 67 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18-67 years who scored >9 on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) were invited to participate in the trial.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were: a severe somatic illness, a primary alcohol or drug use disorder or a psychiatric diagnosis that required specialist treatment (e.g. psychosis).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Baseline, 3 months and 12 month follow-up. Depression severity (Montgomerg Åsberg Depression Rating Scale - MADRS), employment status and sick-leave. Current employment status was assessed by a single question with nine response alternatives: Employed, Business owner, Temporary work absence (education or childcare), Student, Disability pension, Aged pension, Current sick-leave (one month or more), Unemployed, and Unemployed work scheme. The first three items were coded ‘Employed’ and the last two ‘Unemployed’. A single item assessed current sick-leave (1 month or more). | — |
Countries
Sweden
Contacts
Public ContactYvonne Forsell
Karolinska Institutet
Outcome results
None listed