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Major Depressive Disorder2DPAPNCT01995422

Effect of Physical Activity on Depressive Symptoms With a 5 Month Follow-up

A study testing Physical activity program in people with Major Depressive Disorder, run by Laboratory Motricité, Interactions, Performance at 1 site in France.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of a 12 weeks adapted physical activity program (active walking) on depression by analyzing the dynamics of emotional and cognitive functioning. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Major Depressive Disorder
What is being tested?
Physical activity program
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
16 participants
Where
1 siteFrance
Study dates
Dec 2011to Jun 2014
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Speaking French
  • Aged between 18 and 65 years
  • Diagnosed with current major depressive disorder
  • BDI II score ≥ 12
  • IPAQ score <600

Who cannot join

  • Alcohol or substance(s) dependence(s)
  • Psychotic disorders
  • Anti-social personality
  • Pregnant or nursing women
  • Physical inability to perform active walking

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

France1 site
  • University of Nantes

    Nantes, Pays de la Loire Region, 44000

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About this study

Official title: Effects of Physical Activity Program on the Emotional and Cognitive Dynamics in Major Depressive Disorder Patients

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of a 12 weeks adapted physical activity program (active walking) on depression by analyzing the dynamics of emotional and cognitive functioning. The secondary objectives are to test the effects of a physical activity on functional performance and to highlight psychological mechanisms.

Read the detailed description

Primary outcomes:

Self evaluations concerning global self-esteem, a perception of competence and satisfaction in the physical self and four sub-domains that are perceived physical endurance, perceived competence in sports, perceived physical force and perceived physical appearance, are performed.

Assessment of depressive symptomatology is also realised including momentary levels of depression, anxiety, rumination, efficacy of coping strategies and quality of life.

Secondary outcomes:

Assessment of postural control

Being tested
Physical activity program
Keywords
Major depressive disorder, Follow-up study, Ecological momentary assessment, Physical activity, Depression, Self-esteem, Anxiety, Rumination, Quality of life
Medical subject headings
Depressive Disorder, Major, Motor Activity, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Rumination Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Physical activity programOther

    One hour sessions of active walking occurring three times a week during three months

Study groups in NCT01995422
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Physical activity programExperimentalA 5-month follow-up including a 3-month period of supervised physical activity
Receives: Other: Physical activity program

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Effect of physical activity on depression

    Evaluate the evolution of depressive symptoms in middle to severe depressive patients during a physical activity program

    Measured: Five months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Distraction, self-efficacy and social support scores on 7-point Likert scales and balance on force platform

    Exploration of underlying mechanisms associated with an expected decrease of depressive symptoms after a physical activity program concerning functional and psychological processes

    Measured: Five months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Nov 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2011
  3. Primary completionMay 2014
  4. Study completionJun 2014

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Health services research
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
16 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01995422
Sponsor's protocol ID
2011-A00934-37
Acronym
2DPAP
Status last verified
Mar 2015
First submitted
12 Nov 2013
Last updated
1 Apr 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Deschamps T, Thomas-Ollivier V, Sauvaget A, Bulteau S, Fortes-Bourbousson M, Vachon H. Balance characteristics in patients with major depression after a two-month walking exercise program: A pilot study. Gait Posture. 2015 Oct;42(4):590-3. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.07.057. Epub 2015 Jul 31.

    PubMed 26260007

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Physical activity program in people with Major Depressive Disorder, run by Laboratory Motricité, Interactions, Performance at 1 site in France.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Apr 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Effect of physical activity on depression (time frame: Five months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01995422, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Apr 2015.

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