Status:

UNKNOWN

Effects of a Blended Indoor and Outdoor Physical Exercise Program on Depressive Symptoms in Hong Kong Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Hong Kong Baptist University

Conditions:

Depressive Symptoms

Eligibility:

All Genders

60-74 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Depression is a mental health problem often occurring in the elderly. Performing physical exercise is a key element in decreasing depressive symptoms in older adults. Most studies investigating depres...

Detailed Description

The 16-week double-blinded RCT (2 sessions/week, 90 min/session) will include community-dwelling older adults aged 60 to 74 years old with depressive symptoms. Participants will be randomized to one o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 60 to 74 years at the start date of the project.
  • Chinese version of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-C) scoring 5-15 (i.e., mild to serve level of depressive symptoms).
  • Passing the PAR-Q plus screening or with the physician's approval for readiness to participate in high-intensity exercise.

Exclusion

  • Having cognition impairment regarded by specialists.
  • are attending other health projects related to physical exercise.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

November 3 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

144 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06190327

Start Date

April 1 2023

End Date

November 3 2024

Last Update

January 5 2024

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Bliss District Elderly Community Centre

Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

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