Depression, Physical Activity
Conditions
Brief summary
Pilot study to assess a multi-component intervention to increase physical activity in persons with depression.
Detailed description
The research project is a pilot study to assess the effects of a multi-component intervention in increasing physical activity among persons with depression. Individuals meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria will be enrolled in the 12-week intervention. Intervention components will include self-monitoring, Active Living counseling, and facility access. Blood samples will be collected at baseline. Assessments (anxiety, stress, sleep) and sample collection will also occur at 2 time points during the intervention (Weeks 7 and 13). Changes in physical activity will be assessed using Fitbits to measure weekly minutes of moderate/vigorous activity.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPhysical Activity
Self-monitoring: Subjects will be provided with a commercially available activity monitor (i.e., Fitbit) and instructed to wear the device daily. Active Living counseling: The Active Living counseling program will consists of 12 weekly group educational sessions, facilitated by project interventionists. These sessions will involve discussion of topics related to increasing physical activity, including: identifying and overcoming barriers, setting goals, social support, and time management. Facility Access: Subjects will have access to the exercise lab in the UT Southwestern Depression Center consisting of equipment for aerobic exercise (treadmills, stationary bikes, etc.).
Sponsors
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18-65 years * Positive depression screen (Patient Health Questionnaire \[PHQ-9\]) or current antidepressant treatment * Report \<150 minutes of weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on the Exercise Vital Sign (EVS) * Written and verbal fluency in English
Exclusion criteria
* Medical condition contraindicating physical activity participation * Cognitively unable to give informed consent * Non-English speaking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity as measured by Actigraph accelerometer | 12 weeks | Assess changes in minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at 3 months following physical activity intervention. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed