Psychosis
Conditions
Brief summary
The study is a feasibility study of a combined high intensity aerobic and strenght exercise program for persons with psychotic disorders. The feasibility of the protocol will be investigated, in addition to the participants subjective experience with the participation.
Detailed description
The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of a 16 week physical exercise intervention combining strenght and aerobic training in group for patients with psychotic disorders. In addition, the feasibility of the test protocol and participants subjective experience with the intervention will be investigated. Research shows positive effects of physical exercise for patients with psychotic disorders regarding maximal aerob training, maximal muscle strength, physical, cognitive and social functioning, and symptom levels. Effects and the degree of feasibility of physical exercise for patients with psychotic disorders are amplified by regarding their preferences and needs, and if they experience support and guidance during the intervention. Earlier studies have focused mostly on either strength og endurance training, or combined interventions of moderate intensity. We now want to investigate the feasibility of an invidually adjusted combined program of high intensity. After the intervention, participants will be interviewed about their experience with participating.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPhysical exercise
The physical exercise will be aerobic and strength training. The sessions will last app. 1 hour.
Sponsors
Solli Distriktspsykiatriske Senter
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
As the main aim of the study is to investigate feasibility, no randomisation is done at this stage. The participants with psychotic disorder will be compared with participants with a psychiatric disorder (but no psychotic disorder).
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Participants with psychotic disorder: Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent * Diagnosed with psychotic disorder * Physically able to participate in physical exercise * Is a patient at Solli DPS * Motivated for participating in physical exercise
Exclusion criteria
* Physical conditions precluding the participant from the physical testing/training * Mental state that hinders participation, such as ongoing suicidality, substance abuse or brain organic disorder Participants with psychiatric disorder, but no psychotic disorder: Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent * Diagnosed with psychiatric disorder, but not a psychotic disorder * Physically able to participate in physical exercise * Is a patient at Solli DPS * Motivated for participating in physical exercise
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility of the intervention program | After 16 weeks of intervention | How many participants completed the physical training intervention. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aerobic capasity: Ekblom Bak submaximal ergometer cycle test | At week 0 and 16 | Estimating Vo2max |
| Aerobic capasity: 4 x 4 interval for estimating VO2max | At week 0 and 16 | Standarised 4x4 interval training for estimating VO2max with the smartphone app My Workout GO |
| Strength: 1 RM test of bench press | At week 0 and 16 | Maximal test of strenght of upper body |
| Strenght: 1 RM test of squat | At week 0 and 16 | Maximal test of lower body musculature |
| Depression symptoms: The Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia | At week 0 and 16 | A measure of depressive symptoms. Each item is scored on a scale from 0-3 with a higher score indicating higher symptom level. |
| Anxiety symptoms: GAD-7 | At week 0 and 16 | A measure of anxiety symptoms. This is a 7-item self-report questionnaire where participants rate on a scale from 0 (not at all sure) to 3 (nearly every day). A higher score indicates greater symptom severity. |
| Quality of life: SF-12 | At week 0 and 16 | A measure of health related quality of life. The items is scored after variying categories such as yes and no, and How much time during the past 4 weeks.... |
| Psychotic symptoms: The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale | At week 0 and 16 | For the participants with psychotic disorders only. A measure of positive and negative psychotic symptoms. Each item is scored on a scale from 1-7 with a higher score indicating higher symptom level. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| In depth interview | After 16 weeks of intervention | A semi structured interview for asking the participants about their experience with the intervention |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed