Effect of Adapted Physical Activity on Emotion Regulation in People With Depressive Disorders

Impact d'un Programme d'activité Physique adaptée Sur la régulation Des émotions de Personnes Souffrant de Troubles dépressifs, en Sortie d'Hospitalisation : étude REAPAD

Depression is associated with difficulties in emotion regulation. Adapted physical activity (APA) may help improve emotional regulation in people with depressive disorders.

The REAPAD study evaluates the effects of an adapted physical activity program on emotion regulation in adults with depressive disorders following psychiatric hospitalization. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two APA programs: a standard adapted physical activity program or a combined adapted physical activity program including activities specifically targeting emotional regulation.

Emotion regulation is assessed using the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ). The study also evaluates depressive symptoms, anxiety, self-esteem, physical activity, physical condition, and other psychological and physical outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age over 18 years
• Unipolar or bipolar depressive disorder
• Discharged from full hospitalization, up to three weeks after discharge
• Able to provide free and informed consent
• Not participating in any other research

Exclusion Criteria:

• High suicidal risk, at the investigator's discretion
• Medical contraindication to any physical activity
• Motor, psychological, or intellectual disability, or other medical condition, at the investigator's discretion, preventing full participation in the study
• Severe addictive disorder impeding participation in the study
• Psychotic disorder
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Any circumstances rendering the participant unable to understand the nature, purpose, or consequences of the trial
• Under legal protection (guardianship or trusteeship)
• No social security coverage