Status:

RECRUITING

Physical Activity-based Intervention in Depressed Patients: Clinical, Neurophysiological, Epigenetic and Metabolic Correlates

Lead Sponsor:

IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli

Collaborating Sponsors:

IRCCS San Raffaele

Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed S. R. L

Conditions:

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of a structured physical activity (PA) program on depressive symptomatology in adults with a diagnosis of major depression disorder (MDD). ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \> 18 years
  • Primary diagnosis of depression (DSM-5 criteria)
  • Symptoms of depression according to MADR, BDI, ZDR Scale
  • Ability to provide written IC
  • Self-reported moderate-intensity leisure PA\< 150 min/week

Exclusion

  • Severe psychopathology
  • Medical contraindications to PA (PAR-Q)
  • Orthopedic problems/diseases which limit physical fitness assessment
  • Currently pregnant (or planning to become pregnant)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

110 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06989944

Start Date

May 1 2025

End Date

February 1 2026

Last Update

May 25 2025

Active Locations (4)

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IRCCS Centro San Giovanni fi Dio Fatebenefratelli

Brescia, Italy, Italy, 25125

2

Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed, NEUROMED

Isernia, Italy, Italy, 86077

3

IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele

Milan, Italy, Italy, 20132

4

Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Pescara

Pescara, Italy, Italy, 65124