Depression. Mood disorder due to known physiological condition with depressive features
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Aerobic Exercises and Antidepressants (n=16) Exercises: three days for 8 weeks• 5 mins warm up, 30 mins treadmill walk, 5 mins cool down (1st 4 weeks)• 5 mins warm
Sponsors
Khyber Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: This study included both male and females patients patients with mild to severe depression will be included in the study Patients who resided in Peshawar Pakistan and had an easy access to the aforementioned clinic or the i-fitness gym of Iqra National University, Peshawar will be included. patients with the age between 18-35 will be included
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who are currently enrolled in any other clinical study/trial Patients who are involved in any sporting or exercise activity at the time of this study conduction Anyone who could not participate in any physical activity Patients having other psychiatric or physical disorder will be excluded from this study Patients who are taking any antipsychotic drugs or psychotherapy within last 3 months before the commencement of the present study will be excluded
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the level of depression. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Hamilton Depression rating scale. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactFarooqi Salman
Khyber Medical University
Outcome results
None listed