Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of a Blended Indoor and Outdoor Physical Exercise Program on Depressive Symptoms in Hong Kong Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Hong Kong Baptist University
Conditions:
Depressive Symptoms
Eligibility:
All Genders
60-74 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Depression is a mental health problem often occurring in the elderly. Performing physical exercise is a key element in decreasing depressive symptoms in older adults. Most studies investigating depres...
Detailed Description
The 16-week double-blinded RCT (2 sessions/week, 90 min/session) will include community-dwelling older adults aged 60 to 74 years old with depressive symptoms. Participants will be randomized to one o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 60 to 74 years at the start date of the project.
- Chinese version of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-C) scoring 5-15 (i.e., mild to serve level of depressive symptoms).
- Passing the PAR-Q plus screening or with the physician's approval for readiness to participate in high-intensity exercise.
Exclusion
- Having cognition impairment regarded by specialists.
- are attending other health projects related to physical exercise.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 3 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
144 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06190327
Start Date
April 1 2023
End Date
November 3 2024
Last Update
January 5 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Bliss District Elderly Community Centre
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong