Depression Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The study is conducted as a randomised waitlist-controlled pilot study with an intervention period of 8 weeks. Both groups (intervention and waitlist) take part in the intervention program but with a
Sponsors
Psychiatric University Hospital Erlangen (Germany)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of depression by a psychiatrist or less than 13 points on the WHO depression scale, 2. Informed consent 3. Having free time on Thursday mornings during the intervention period 4. BMI between 18.5 and 35
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Undergoing in-patient treatment during either the intervention or the waiting periods 2. Acute suicidality or psychosis 3. Medical contraindication against sport, determined by a GP or psychiatrist
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The BDI-II is used to measure the intensity of depression. Measured at baseline (t0), after 8 weeks (t1), 16 weeks (t2), and 24 weeks (t3). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. SCL-90-R (global intensity of psychological symptoms and distress) 2. FERUS (individuals' health-related resources and manageability) 3. d2-R (attention and concentration performance) Measured at baseline (t0), after 8 weeks (t1), 16 weeks (t2), and 24 weeks (t3). | — |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed