Status:
COMPLETED
IN2SHAPE: A Study of Physical Activity and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescence
Lead Sponsor:
Australian National University
Conditions:
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
11-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether physical activity prevents development of depressive symptoms in adolescents.
Detailed Description
The primary objective of the project is to establish whether increasing physical activity can promote mental well-being in adolescents who are already displaying some depressive symptoms. A further o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adolescents from Grades 7-10 (high school) and their parents/guardians.
- Adolescents scoring in the middle range (14-30) on the Centre for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (possible range 0-60).
Exclusion
- Adolescents currently engaging in 60+ minutes of physical activity per day.
- Adolescents who have experienced psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- Adolescents who score \>30 on the CES-D (indicator of severe depression).
- Adolescents who have physical health problems or conditions which preclude them from participation in regular physical activity.
- Lack of written consent from adolescent and/or parent guardian.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
26 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00738634
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
April 1 2010
Last Update
July 20 2012
Active Locations (1)
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The Centre for Mental Health Research
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 0200