Testing a Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Women With Depression in Alcohol Treatment

Summary

The primary aim of this project is to test the efficacy of a technology-supported lifestyle physical activity (LPA) intervention for preventing relapse among women with depression engaged in alcohol treatment. Participants are randomized to either 1) LPA+Fitbit intervention or 2) Fitbit Only control condition. Follow-up assessments and EMA data will be collected.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* female
* between 18 and 65 years of age
* score of 5 or above on the PHQ-9 (need to have a score of 1 on questions 1 OR 2)
* Are sedentary/low active (i.e. less than 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity exercise for the past 3 months)
* are currently engaged in alcohol treatment
* own a smartphone - to allow for EMA software and Fitbit application

Exclusion Criteria:

* current DSM-5 diagnosis moderate/severe substance use disorder or anorexia or bulimia nervosa
* a history of psychotic disorder or current psychotic symptoms
* current suicidality or homicidality
* current mania
* marked organic impairment according to either the medical record or responses to the diagnostic assessments
* physical or medical problems that would not allow safe participation in a program of moderate intensity physical activity (i.e., not medically cleared by study physician)
* current pregnancy or intent to become pregnant during the next 12 weeks

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