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The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of an internet-administered, therapist-assisted physical exercise program for the treatment of depression.
Previous research has found promising results regarding physical exercise as treatment of depression. This study will test a 9 week, internet-administered, therapist-assisted physical exercise program.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Initial treatment group | Experimental | Group receives treatment. |
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| Waiting list control group | No Intervention | The waiting list control group receives treatment after 9 weeks, before which they do weekly ratings. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Physical exercise program | Behavioral | An individualized physical exercise program, administered per internet. Some therapist-support will also be included. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) | 9-item depression rating scale. | 24 hours |
| Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) | 9-item depression rating scale. | 6 months |
| Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) | 9-item depression rating scale. | Week 1 of treatment duration |
| Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) | 9-item depression rating scale. | Week 2 of treatment duration |
| Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) | 9-item depression rating scale. | Week 3 of treatment duration |
| Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) | 9-item depression rating scale. | Week 4 of treatment duration |
| Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) | 9-item depression rating scale. | Week 5 of treatment duration |
| Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) | 21 item rating scale for depression symptoms. | 24 hours |
| Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) | 21 item rating scale for depression symptoms. |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Per Carlbring, Professor | Department of Psychology, Umeå University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Department of Psychology, Umeå University | Umeå | Västerbotten County | 90181 | Sweden |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 24109561 | Result | Strom M, Uckelstam CJ, Andersson G, Hassmen P, Umefjord G, Carlbring P. Internet-delivered therapist-guided physical activity for mild to moderate depression: a randomized controlled trial. PeerJ. 2013 Oct 3;1:e178. doi: 10.7717/peerj.178. eCollection 2013. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003863 | Depression |
| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| ID | Term |
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| D001526 | Behavioral Symptoms |
| D001519 | Behavior |
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9-item depression rating scale. |
| Week 6 of treatment duration |
| Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) | 9-item depression rating scale. | Week 7 of treatment duration |
| Change from baseline in Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) | 9-item depression rating scale. | Week 8 of treatment duration |
| 6 months |
| Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) | 21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms. | 24 hours |
| Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) | 21 item rating scale for anxiety symptoms. | 6 months |
| Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI) | The QOLI assessment yields an overall score and a profile of problems and strengths in 16 areas of life such as love, work and play. The QOLI test is a measure of positive psychology and positive mental health. | 24 hours |
| Change from baseline in Quality Of Life Inventory (QOLI) | The QOLI assessment yields an overall score and a profile of problems and strengths in 16 areas of life such as love, work and play. The QOLI test is a measure of positive psychology and positive mental health. | 6 months |
| Change from baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) | The PHQ-9 is the nine item depression scale of the Patient Health Questionnaire. The PHQ-9 is a powerful tool for assisting primary care clinicians in diagnosing depression as well as selecting and monitoring treatment. The PHQ-9 is based directly on the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). | 24 hours |
| Change from baseline in Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) | The PHQ-9 is the nine item depression scale of the Patient Health Questionnaire. The PHQ-9 is a powerful tool for assisting primary care clinicians in diagnosing depression as well as selecting and monitoring treatment. The PHQ-9 is based directly on the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). | 6 months |
| Change from baseline in the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) | The International Physical Activity Questionnaire is a measure of physical activity. | 24 hours |
| Change from baseline in the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) | The International Physical Activity Questionnaire is a measure of physical activity. | 6 months |