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Effect of Surf Therapy on psysiology responses in individuals with symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

Effect of Surf Therapy on psychophysiological responses in individuals with symptoms of Depression and Anxiety: A randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-9w679s7
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-06-25
Start date
2024-01-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

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

Conditions

Anxiety

Interventions

This is a randomized clinical trial with two parallel groups. Control group: 20 volunteers (Surf therapy group). Experimental group (Group practicing surf therapy associated with mindfulness). The stu
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Sponsors

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Collaborator

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria are adults over 18 years old; with symptoms of depression and anxiety; possess sports equipment (sports clothes and sneakers)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria are uncontrolled chronic diseases; use of controlled medications; disabling physical or clinical condition; previous contact with the modality; professional surfers and attendance rate of less than 70% of scheduled practices

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
It is expected that depressive and anxiety symptoms will be alleviated in participants who will undergo a surf therapy program associated with mindfulness.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
It is expected to improve participants' respiratory and autonomic patterns.;It is expected to improve the physical fitness and surfing competence of the participants.

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactMayara Guimarães

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

mayara.alves@ufpe.br+55(81)996800058

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)