Major Depressive Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
Major depressive disorder, Follow-up study, Ecological momentary assessment, Physical activity, Depression, Self-esteem, Anxiety, Rumination, Quality of life
Brief summary
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of a 12 weeks adapted physical activity program (active walking) on depression by analyzing the dynamics of emotional and cognitive functioning. The secondary objectives are to test the effects of a physical activity on functional performance and to highlight psychological mechanisms.
Detailed description
Primary outcomes: Self evaluations concerning global self-esteem, a perception of competence and satisfaction in the physical self and four sub-domains that are perceived physical endurance, perceived competence in sports, perceived physical force and perceived physical appearance, are performed. Assessment of depressive symptomatology is also realised including momentary levels of depression, anxiety, rumination, efficacy of coping strategies and quality of life. Secondary outcomes: Assessment of postural control
Interventions
OTHERPhysical activity program
One hour sessions of active walking occurring three times a week during three months
Sponsors
Nantes University Hospital
Laboratory Motricité, Interactions, Performance
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Speaking French * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Diagnosed with current major depressive disorder * BDI II score ≥ 12 * IPAQ score \<600
Exclusion criteria
* Alcohol or substance(s) dependence(s) * Psychotic disorders * Anti-social personality * Pregnant or nursing women * Physical inability to perform active walking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of physical activity on depression | Five months | Evaluate the evolution of depressive symptoms in middle to severe depressive patients during a physical activity program |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Distraction, self-efficacy and social support scores on 7-point Likert scales and balance on force platform | Five months | Exploration of underlying mechanisms associated with an expected decrease of depressive symptoms after a physical activity program concerning functional and psychological processes |
Countries
France
Outcome results
None listed