Effects of sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity on mental health and depression biomarkers in older adults

Effects of sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity on mental health and depression biomarkers in older adults - Physical activity and depression biomarkers

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000034276

Enrollment

Registered

2018-09-27

Start date

2015-03-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Elderly and depression

Interventions

Increased daily physical activity for 8 weeks Remain daily physical activity for 8 weeks

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Postmenopausal women aged 65-80 years old, no difficulties with mobility or performing activities of daily living

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who are on medication, have been diagnosed with depression, diabetes (hyperglycaemia) and dyslipidaemia through medical examination, and those who had already participated in another research intervention program

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The findings may suggest that promotion of daily physical activity in older adults has a positive impact on depression without any change in oxidative stress.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMASAKI TAKAHASHI

Tokyo Institute of Technology Institute for Liberal Arts

takahashi.m.bp@m.titech.ac.jp+81-3-5734-2904

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026