Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of an Exercise Intervention to Decrease Depressive Symptoms in Veterans With Hepatitis C
Lead Sponsor:
Portland VA Medical Center
Conditions:
Hepatitis C
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In this study, depressed veterans with hepatitis C will be randomly assigned to the control group or to the exercise intervention group. The exercise intervention is designed to begin slowly for most ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female, age 18 or older
- Documentation of positive hepatitis C status as indicated by a detectable HCV viral load by polymerase chain reaction
- Mild to moderate depressive symptoms as evidenced by a BDI II score of ≥ 14
- Able to read and understand English
- Written/signed informed consent specific to this protocol
- Being sedentary that is , less than 30 minutes of planned low to moderate intensity exercise 2 days per week
Exclusion
- Suicidal ideations
- Current interferon therapy or planning to begin interferon therapy during the next three months
- Diagnosis of Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Any medical condition, disorder, or medication that contraindicates participation in a mild to moderate intensity walking program
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
14 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00643695
Start Date
March 1 2008
End Date
October 1 2014
Last Update
March 29 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Portland VA Medical Center
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239