Depression. Mild depressive episode: Two or three of the above symptoms are usually present. The patient is usually distressed by these, but will probably be able to continue with most activities. Moderate depressive episode: Four or more of the above symptoms are us
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: 1. The experimental groups receive eight sessions of aerobic exercise (three times a week)
Each exercise session consisted of the following: Before starting, carotid or wrist pulse is
and then the movements are conducts with moderate intensity (60% - 80% heart rate). This step is along with faster movements of hands and feet separately and one-sided, bilateral and cross the legs mo
the movement is done with less intensity which lasted about 10-15 minutes. Intervention 2: 2. The control group receive no treatment.
Behavior
1. The experimental groups receive eight sessions of aerobic exercise (three times a week)
Each exercise session consisted of the following: Before starting, carotid or wrist pulse is measure and rec
the movement is done with less intensity which lasted about 10-15 minutes.
2. The control group receive no treatment
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Depression score in the BDI-II between 14 and 28 and diagnosed depressive disorder based on the Diagnostic Interview. Exclusion criteria: 1. Other disorders in the axis 1. 2. Suicidal thought or severe depression. 3. At the same time, receiving psychiatric treatment or psychotherapy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive change process in depressed students. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Dysfunctional attitudes questionnaire, and automatic thoughts questionnaire.;Depression. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II).;Early maladaptive schema. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Early maladaptive schema questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAliakbar Parvizifard
Kermanshah University Of Medical Science
Outcome results
None listed