Status:

COMPLETED

Dose-Response Effect Exercise and Depression

Lead Sponsor:

University of Central Florida

Collaborating Sponsors:

American College of Sports Medicine

Conditions:

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-25 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The present study aims to address gaps in the literature by evaluating the objectively measured dose-response relationship between exercise and depression symptoms; examining changes in resting (Brain...

Detailed Description

This 10-week randomized single-blind controlled trial will consist of an exercise intervention and attention control condition. A two-week familiarity trial period will be followed by 8 weeks of struc...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • enrolled UCF college students aged 18 to 25
  • mild to moderate depressive symptoms
  • willing to wear a Fitbit for extended periods of time during the study
  • willing to participate in moderate-to-vigorous PA
  • physically able to participate in exercise safely

Exclusion

  • under 110 lbs
  • history of bad reaction to a past blood draw
  • have been advised by a medical provider to not give/donate blood
  • presence of anemia
  • current cognitive therapy or antidepressant medication
  • diagnosis of a co-occurring condition such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • diagnosis of a serious mental illness (SMI) such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
  • pregnant or nursing
  • current smoker
  • beta-blocker medications

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

48 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06166095

Start Date

July 1 2023

End Date

December 1 2024

Last Update

March 27 2025

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University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida, United States, 32816