Comparison of the effect of 8 weeks of physical activity and mindfulness-based stress reduction program on psychological factors, sleep quality and pattern in patients with major depression

Comparison of the effect of 8 weeks of physical activity and mindfulness-based stress reduction program on psychological factors, sleep quality and pattern in patients with major depression (clinical trial study with a control group)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210119050079N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-06-13

Start date

2021-07-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-06-21

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Conditions

Major depressive disorder. Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The group will receive aerobic exercise in two months. The exercises will include two parts: static aerobic exercise and dynamic aerobic exercise. In general, the e

It will include stretching movements, hypothetical line movements, cross-arm movements, arm rotations, neck rotations, cross-leg movements, sit-ups, 2) static aerobic exercise

Includes climbers walking, Palank, Palank with knee touch, and ski movement. 3) Dynamic aerobic exercise

It will include jogging at 70% of your maximum heart rate. 4) cooling down

It will include stretching, cross-linking, sitting, lying down and cradle movement. Exercises are performed with behavioral techniques and with the guidance of sports instructors and in a modified man

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Major depression disorder diagnosed by a psychiatrist Diagnosis of major depression disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 and Beck questionnaire Have major depressive symptoms for at least 2 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who are not agree to participate in the study will be excluded

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Symptoms of depression. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Beck Questionnaire.;Symptoms of anxiety. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Beck Questionnaire.;Perceived stress. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Cohen Questionnaire.;Emotion regulation. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Emotion Regulation Problems Questionnaire.;Sleep quality. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Questionnaire.;Sleep pattern. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Insomnia Severity Scale and sleep tables.	—

Measure

Time frame

Symptoms of depression. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Beck Questionnaire.;Symptoms of anxiety. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Beck Questionnaire.;Perceived stress. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Cohen Questionnaire.;Emotion regulation. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Emotion Regulation Problems Questionnaire.;Sleep quality. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Questionnaire.;Sleep pattern. Timepoint: before intervention- 8 weeks later- 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Insomnia Severity Scale and sleep tables.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHabibolah Khazaie

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

hakhazaie@gmail.com+98 83 1824 9353

Outcome results

None listed

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