Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

A Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy Study of an App-Based Physical Activity Intervention (MoodMover) for Depression

Lead Sponsor:

University of British Columbia

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-64 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Exercise is recommended as a standalone treatment for mild-to-moderate depression in Canada. However, it's unclear how mental health practitioners can guide patients to structured, in-person exercise ...

Detailed Description

MoodMover is a 9-week, app-based physical activity intervention, comprising a one-week run-in period, followed by eight major lessons, each complemented by an optional lesson, with new lessons becomin...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • AGE: 18-64 years DIAGNOSIS: A self-reported current diagnosis of major depressive disorder and/or at least mild depressive symptoms (\>= 5) on the Patient Health Questionnaire, 9-Item (PHQ-9).
  • DEVICE: Possess an iPhone or Android smartphone with internet access to download the app.
  • LANGUAGE: Read, write understand, and communicate in the English language (or as appropriate)

Exclusion

  • Are experiencing acute risk of harm to self or others
  • Have an active alcohol or substance use disorder
  • Physical disability preventing exercise
  • Active psychosis or mania
  • Severe cognitive impairment
  • Current pregnancy
  • Patients whose depression is directly linked to another major primary psychiatric disorder, such as psychosis or bipolar disorder
  • Exercise \>= 90 min moderate-vigorous physical activity per week or \>= 3 times/week
  • Anticipate a major absence (e.g., long vacation, surgery) in the next 3 months
  • Anticipate a major change to participants' current antidepressant treatment regimen (if any, e.g., medications, psychotherapy) in the next 3 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06573125

Start Date

October 1 2024

End Date

June 30 2025

Last Update

August 27 2024

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