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Behavioral Intervention

Community Activity Program for Depression (ARCH Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Rush University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Excess adiposity (body mass index ≥ 28.0 kg/m2)
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 months
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Summary

This trial tests if a health program that encourages activities like sports & socializing can help reduce depression, obesity, & increase physical activity in underprivileged communities.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for people who have used a health center in the past 2 years, live in deprived neighborhoods, feel persistently sad or depressed (with a specific test score showing depression), are overweight, and don't get much exercise. It's not for everyone; there are some rules about who can join.
What is being tested?
The study compares two ways to help people with depression from areas without many resources: ARCH promotes fun activities and socializing, while Traditional Health Outreach gives standard health advice. The goal is to see which one better reduces sadness, weight issues, and gets people moving more.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-medical interventions like engaging in community activities or receiving health education rather than drugs or medical procedures, it does not typically have side effects like medications do.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My BMI is 28 or higher.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Depressive symptoms
Secondary study objectives
Physical activity
Weight loss

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: ARCHExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
4-month health outreach intervention to improve depressive symptoms, physical activity, and weight management
Group II: Traditional Health OutreachActive Control1 Intervention
4-month health outreach intervention focused on screening, referral to healthcare resources, and support

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ChicagoOTHER
1,034 Previous Clinical Trials
753,592 Total Patients Enrolled
19 Trials studying Depression
11,185 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Rush University Medical CenterLead Sponsor
431 Previous Clinical Trials
158,299 Total Patients Enrolled
11 Trials studying Depression
934 Patients Enrolled for Depression
~68 spots leftby Jan 2026
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