Status:
COMPLETED
Depressed Adolescents Treated With Exercise (The DATE Study)
Lead Sponsor:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate whether standardized aerobic exercise is an effective treatment for depression in adolescents.
Detailed Description
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a disabling form of depression in which sadness and inability to feel pleasure prevent people from living their normal lives. MDD is common in adolescents, and depre...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of nonpsychotic major depressive disorder at least 4 weeks prior to study entry
- Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) score of 4 or greater
- Children's Depression Rating Scale (CDRS) score of greater than 35 but less than 71
- Currently attending school
- Willing and able to use acceptable methods of contraception, if applicable
- A signed letter from family physician verifying physical health necessary for participation in the exercise program
- Response to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) indicates that no conditions are present that would render exercise inappropriate
- Speaks and reads English
- Parent or guardian willing to provide informed consent, if applicable
Exclusion
- Severe suicidal ideation
- History of psychotic disorders
- Alcohol or substance abuse or dependence within 6 months of study entry
- History of anorexia nervosa or bulimia
- Chronic medical illness requiring regular medication
- Pregnant
- Currently participating in a vigorous exercise program or activity, defined as 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity five times per week
- IQ less than 70
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00847457
Start Date
January 1 2009
End Date
April 1 2012
Last Update
June 27 2013
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