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ACT-based Physical Activity Program for Depression

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Da M Wil, Ph.D.

Research Sponsored by Brown University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, mid-treatment (4 weeks) post-treatment (8 weeks), 6-months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare two different treatments for low-active adults with elevated depressive symptoms - group-based acceptance and commitment therapy for physical activity (ACT; ACTivity) or a standard PA intervention plus relaxation training (Relaxercise).

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 18-65 with depressive symptoms who are not very active (less than 60 minutes of moderate exercise per week). They must be able to attend weekly virtual sessions and have a stable Rhode Island address. Exclusions include extreme BMI, conditions limiting physical activity, active suicidal thoughts, participation in other related studies, non-English speakers, and regular mindfulness practitioners.

What is being tested?

The study compares an acceptance and commitment therapy program aimed at increasing physical activity (ACTivity) against a standard physical activity education plus relaxation training (Relaxercise). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these two groups for an 8-week treatment period and followed up for six months.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions involve psychological therapy and increased physical activity rather than medication, side effects may include muscle soreness from new exercise routines or emotional discomfort during therapy sessions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, mid-treatment (4 weeks) post-treatment (8 weeks), 6-months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, mid-treatment (4 weeks) post-treatment (8 weeks), 6-months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, mid-treatment (4 weeks) post-treatment (8 weeks), 6-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

Change in Accelerometry

Secondary study objectives

Change in Self-report physical activity (Godin)

Change in Self-reported depression symptoms (CES-D)

Other study objectives

Change in Acceptance of physical activity-related distress (Physical Activity Acceptance Questionnaire)

Change in Client satisfaction questionnaire

Change in Credibility and expectancy questionnaire

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: ACTivityExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for physical activity promotion plus standard physical activity promotion strategies (i.e., goal-setting, self-monitoring)

Group II: RelaxerciseActive Control1 Intervention

Relaxation training plus standard physical activity promotion strategies (i.e., goal-setting, self-monitoring)

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