Increasing Physical Activity in Persons With Depression

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Pilot study to assess a multi-component intervention to increase physical activity in persons with depression.

Detailed Description
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The research project is a pilot study to assess the effects of a multi-component intervention in increasing physical activity among persons with depression. Individuals meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria will be enrolled in the 12-week intervention. Intervention components will include self-monitoring, Active Living counseling, and facility access. Blood samples will be collected at baseline. Assessments (anxiety, stress, sleep) and sample collection will also occur at 2 time points during the intervention (Weeks 7 and 13). Changes in physical activity will be assessed using Fitbits to measure weekly minutes of moderate/vigorous activity.

Official Title
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Increasing Physical Activity in Persons With Depression - Pilot

Conditions
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Depression, Physical Activity

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Physical Activity


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age 18-65 years Positive depression screen (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9]) or current antidepressant treatment Report <150 minutes of weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on the Exercise Vital Sign (EVS) Written and verbal fluency in English Exclusion Criteria: Medical condition contraindicating physical activity participation Cognitively unable to give informed consent Non-English speaking

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Physical Activity Intervention<br>Participants will participate in a multi-component physical activity intervention for 12 weeks. | Behavioral: Physical Activity<br>* Self-monitoring: Subjects will be provided with a commercially available activity monitor (i.e., Fitbit) and instructed to wear the device daily. Active Living counseling: The Active Living counseling program will consists of 12 weekly group educational sessions, facilitated by project interventionists. These sessions will involve discussion of topics related to increasing physical activity, including: identifying and overcoming barriers, setting goals, social support, and time management. Facility Access: Subjects will have access to the exercise lab in the UT Southwestern Depression Center consisting of equipment for aerobic exercise (treadmills, stationary bikes, etc.).<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity as measured by Actigraph accelerometer | Assess changes in minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at 3 months following physical activity intervention. | 12 weeks |