Status:

RECRUITING

Individualized Exploration of Aerobic Exercise-assisted Treatment of Depression

Lead Sponsor:

Peking University

Conditions:

Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this project is to quantify the relative effectiveness of aerobic exercise monitored by smart wristbands in assisting the treatment of depression and improving cognitive function. It aims ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 18-45 years (including 18 and 45), no gender restriction;
  • Meets the diagnostic criteria for depressive disorders according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V);
  • Outpatients or inpatients; Hamilton Depression Rating Scale 17-item (HAMD-17) score ≥ 14; Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) screening negative to exclude bipolar disorder patients; and Clinical Global Impressions-Severity (CGI-S) score ≥ 4;
  • Maintained on antidepressant treatment for at least 4 weeks or not using antidepressant treatment;
  • Written informed consent obtained from the patient.

Exclusion

  • Diagnosed with other mental disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, alcohol or substance abuse/dependence, eating disorders, etc.;
  • Individuals with intellectual disabilities or who are unable to cooperate for other reasons, or those lacking or having incomplete civil capacity during the onset of illness;
  • Suffering from neurological or organic brain diseases (such as stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, brain tumors, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, etc.) and a history of severe traumatic brain injury;
  • Suffering from conditions with high exercise risk, such as hypertension or heart disease;
  • Currently undergoing systematic psychological therapy;
  • In the 3-minute step test, males with a recovery heart rate more than131 and females with a recovery heart rate more than 140;
  • Physically restricted individuals unable to participate in physical exercise;
  • Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) score ≥ 2;
  • Pregnant women or individuals with contraindications to MRI examinations;
  • Individuals with severe suicidal tendencies or at risk of harming others.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 12 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06594588

Start Date

September 12 2024

End Date

December 30 2025

Last Update

July 2 2025

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Peking University Sixth Hostipal

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China, 100191

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