Mental DisorderNCT04165720
Physical Activity Recommendation Behaviour in German Psychiatrists
An observational study of Mental Disorder and Physical Activity, run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the physical activity recommendation behaviour, beliefs, barriers and exercise participation in German psychiatrists working with patients with mental disorders. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Mental Disorder, Physical Activity
- What is being tested?
- Online questionnaire
- How many people
- 87 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- 16 Feb 2020to 20 Oct 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Psychiatrists (already specialized in psychiatry or currently in specialization in psychiatry) that currently work with patients with mental disorders in Germany.
Who may be able to join
- Physician specialized in psychiatry or currently in training for specialization in psychiatry
- Currently working with patients with mental disorders
- At least 18 years old
- Sufficient German skills for answering the questionnaire
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Germany1 site
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy - Charité Campus Mitte
Berlin, State of Berlin, 10117
About this study
The purpose of this study is to examine the physical activity recommendation behaviour, beliefs, barriers and exercise participation in German psychiatrists working with patients with mental disorders.
Read the detailed description
Physical activity plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders. Despite the potential mental health benefits, large proportions of patients with mental disorders do not meet the physical activity recommendations.
Psychiatrists play a key role in the recommendation of physical activity to their patients. There are no previous studies that examine physical activity recommendation behaviour in German psychiatrists.
The purpose of this study is to examine the physical activity recommendation behaviour, beliefs, barriers and exercise participation in German psychiatrists working with patients with mental disorders.
- Conditions
- Mental Disorder, Physical Activity
- Being tested
- Online questionnaire
- Keywords
- Physical Activity, Mental Disorder, Recommendation Behaviour, Mental Health, Exercise
- Medical subject headings
- Mental Disorders, Motor Activity, Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Online questionnaireDiagnostic test
Online questionnaire via SoSciSurvey
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists in Germany | Psychiatrists in Germany currently working with patients with mental disorders Receives: Diagnostic Test: Online questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Exercise in Mental Illness Questionnaire (EMIQ) - German Version
Questionnaire assessing the following areas: knowledge, beliefs, behaviours regarding and participation in physical activity in mental health professionals.
Measured: 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Nov 2019
- Study start16 Feb 2020
- Primary completion20 Oct 2026
- Study completion20 Oct 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mental DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Charite University, Berlin, GermanyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 87 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Moritz Petzold, Charite University, Berlin, Germany
- Investigators
- Moritz B Petzold, Dipl.-Psych., Principal investigator, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin- Charité Campus Mitte - Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04165720
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PAR_A
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Nov 2019
- Last updated
- 22 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Physical Activity Recommendation Behaviour in German Psychiatrists
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04165720
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PAR_A
- Conditions
- Mental Disorder, Physical Activity
- Keywords
- Physical Activity, Mental Disorder, Recommendation Behaviour, Mental Health, Exercise
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 87 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, GermanyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Oct 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to examine the physical activity recommendation behaviour, beliefs, barriers and exercise participation in German psychiatrists working with patients with mental disorders.
Detailed description
Physical activity plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders. Despite the potential mental health benefits, large proportions of patients with mental disorders do not meet the physical activity recommendations.
Psychiatrists play a key role in the recommendation of physical activity to their patients. There are no previous studies that examine physical activity recommendation behaviour in German psychiatrists.
The purpose of this study is to examine the physical activity recommendation behaviour, beliefs, barriers and exercise participation in German psychiatrists working with patients with mental disorders.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists in Germany | – | Diagnostic Test: Online questionnairePsychiatrists in Germany currently working with patients with mental disorders |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Psychiatrists (already specialized in psychiatry or currently in specialization in psychiatry) that currently work with patients with mental disorders in Germany.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Physician specialized in psychiatry or currently in training for specialization in psychiatry
- Currently working with patients with mental disorders
- At least 18 years old
- Sufficient German skills for answering the questionnaire
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Online questionnaireOnline questionnaire via SoSciSurvey | Diagnostic test | Psychiatrists in Germany |
Primary outcome
Exercise in Mental Illness Questionnaire (EMIQ) - German Version
Time frame: 1 day
Questionnaire assessing the following areas: knowledge, beliefs, behaviours regarding and participation in physical activity in mental health professionals.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Moritz B Petzold, Dipl.-Psych. principal investigator
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin- Charité Campus Mitte - Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Mental Disorder and Physical Activity, run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany at 1 site in Germany.
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 4 inclusion and 1 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 22 Oct 2026. 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 Germany. 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?
Exercise in Mental Illness Questionnaire (EMIQ) - German Version (time frame: 1 day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 22 Oct 2026.