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Effectiveness of a Behavioral Activation-Based Physical Activity Program for Reducing Depression Symptoms in Middle-Aged Women

Effectiveness of a Behavioral Activation-Based Physical Activity Program for Reducing Depression Symptoms in Middle-Aged Women

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0009984
Enrollment
46
Registered
2024-12-03
Start date
2024-12-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-12-09

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Behavioral : The physical activity enhancement program based on behavioral activation will be developed using the "Behavioral Activation Therapy for Depression" manual developed collaboratively by the

Sponsors

Seoul National University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Women aged 40 to 64 who have been diagnosed with depressive disorder and do not have comorbidities such as bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, acute psychosis, or substance use disorder. 2) Scoring of 5 or higher on the self-report depressive symptom scale, PHQ-9, indicating mild depression or higher. 3) Self-report engaging in less than 90 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. 4) Have access to the internet and being able to participate in 1:1 KakaoTalk open chat. 5) Capable of providing reliable information about their medical history and symptoms and can provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Have had a change in the dosage or type of antidepressant medication within the past 4 weeks. 2) Have physical disabilities or health conditions that restrict physical activity. 3) Have experienced suicidal thoughts within the past 2 weeks.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depressive symptom;Physical activity

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Behavioral activation;Self-efficacy;Quality of life

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactJiu Kim

Seoul National University

wldn825@snu.ac.kr+82-2-740-8852

Outcome results

None listed

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