A Comparative study of the efficiency of group cognitive- behavioral therapy with aerobic exercise in treating of major depression

A Comparative study of the efficiency of group cognitive- behavioral therapy with aerobic exercise in treating of major depression in depressed students of Kermanshah University of Medical Science

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2012061910063N1

Enrollment

Registered

2012-07-06

Start date

2012-07-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Major depression. Depressive episode

Interventions

Intervention 1: Type of intervention:group cognitive behavior therapy Duration: eight weeks, 12 sessions Two days a week, for 45-60 minutes / session. Intervention 2: Type of intervention:aerobic exer

Treatment - Other

Type of intervention:group cognitive behavior therapy Duration: eight weeks, 12 sessions Two days a week, for 45-60 minutes / session

Type of intervention:aerobic exercise Duration: eight weeks intensity 60-80% heart rate reserve, frequency 3 days/week, duration 45-60 min/session

The control group does not receive any treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1. BDI-II depression score between 13 to 28. 2. Ability and willingness to participate in the study. 3. Lack of hearing and speech problems. 4. Not using antidepressants or other treatment. before or during the interventions. Exclusion criteria: 1. Any other obvious disorder in axis I except major depression. 2. There are psychotic signs and symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. 3. A history of drug abuse or drug dependence now or in the past. 4. Having suicidal thoughts. 5. There are personality disorders in axis II.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depression. Timepoint: Before and two month after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Beck Depression inventory-II(BDI-II).;Frequency and belief in negative automatic thought. Timepoint: Before and two month after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ)of Kendall and Hollon.;Hopelessness. Timepoint: Before and two month after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Beck hopelessness scale.;Dysfunctional Attitude. Timepoint: Before and two month after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS).	—

Measure

Time frame

Depression. Timepoint: Before and two month after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Beck Depression inventory-II(BDI-II).;Frequency and belief in negative automatic thought. Timepoint: Before and two month after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ)of Kendall and Hollon.;Hopelessness. Timepoint: Before and two month after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Beck hopelessness scale.;Dysfunctional Attitude. Timepoint: Before and two month after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMojtaba Ahmadi

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

mojtabakmahmadi@yahoo.com+98 83 1826 0700

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026