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Aerobic Exercise as an Adjunct Therapy for Depression

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Manahil Gill
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorManahil Gill
Started2026-06-01
Est. completion2027-02-01
Eligibility
Age18 Years – 55 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT07819448

Summary

The goal of this study is to compare the reduction in the severity of depression after a duration of 06 weeks between patients receiving conventional therapy (antidepressant; Sertraline) only and those receiving both conventional therapy and a structured aerobic exercise (cycling, brisk walking).

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years – 55 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

i. All new patients diagnosed with moderate and severe depression using BDI scale according to ICD-11 criteria between the ages of 18-55 years.

ii. Both genders will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

i. Patients with severe physical disabilities such as Spinal cord injuries, severe osteoporosis or medical conditions that prevent exercise such as ischemic changes in ECG pre-exercise.

ii. Pregnant females. iii. Individuals already engaging in physical activities like athletes.

Conditions2

DepressionDepressive Disorder

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