Effect of Physical Activity on Depressive Symptoms With a 5 Month Follow-up (2DPAP)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01995422 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : November 26, 2013
Last Update Posted : April 1, 2015
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Major Depressive Disorder | Other: Physical activity program | Not Applicable |
Primary outcomes:
Self evaluations concerning global self-esteem, a perception of competence and satisfaction in the physical self and four sub-domains that are perceived physical endurance, perceived competence in sports, perceived physical force and perceived physical appearance, are performed.
Assessment of depressive symptomatology is also realised including momentary levels of depression, anxiety, rumination, efficacy of coping strategies and quality of life.
Secondary outcomes:
Assessment of postural control
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 16 participants |
Allocation: | N/A |
Intervention Model: | Single Group Assignment |
Masking: | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose: | Health Services Research |
Official Title: | Effects of Physical Activity Program on the Emotional and Cognitive Dynamics in Major Depressive Disorder Patients |
Study Start Date : | December 2011 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | May 2014 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | June 2014 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Physical activity program
A 5-month follow-up including a 3-month period of supervised physical activity
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Other: Physical activity program
One hour sessions of active walking occurring three times a week during three months |
- Effect of physical activity on depression [ Time Frame: Five months ]Evaluate the evolution of depressive symptoms in middle to severe depressive patients during a physical activity program
- Distraction, self-efficacy and social support scores on 7-point Likert scales and balance on force platform [ Time Frame: Five months ]Exploration of underlying mechanisms associated with an expected decrease of depressive symptoms after a physical activity program concerning functional and psychological processes

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Speaking French
- Aged between 18 and 65 years
- Diagnosed with current major depressive disorder
- BDI II score ≥ 12
- IPAQ score <600
Exclusion Criteria:
- Alcohol or substance(s) dependence(s)
- Psychotic disorders
- Anti-social personality
- Pregnant or nursing women
- Physical inability to perform active walking

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01995422
France | |
University of Nantes | |
Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France, 44000 |
Study Director: | Marina Bourbousson, PhD | Laboratory MIP |
Responsible Party: | Laboratory Motricité, Interactions, Performance |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01995422 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
2011-A00934-37 |
First Posted: | November 26, 2013 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | April 1, 2015 |
Last Verified: | March 2015 |
Major depressive disorder Follow-up study Ecological momentary assessment Physical activity Depression |
Self-esteem Anxiety Rumination Quality of life |
Depressive Disorder Depression Depressive Disorder, Major |
Mood Disorders Mental Disorders Behavioral Symptoms |