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The Effects of Exercise on Depression Symptoms Using Levels of Neurotransmitters and EEG as Markers

NCT02023281 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 11

Last updated 2013-12-30

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of exercise on the symptoms of depression using serum levels of serotonin, catecholamine's, Alpha EEG asymmetry, and self-report of symptoms as markers.

In an attempt to further understand the mechanisms of improved mood through exercise; this study will examine the known factors that contribute to depressed mood in a single study using serotonin and catecholamine levels via blood serum and EEG slow wave asymmetry. Such information can be useful in understanding the overall neurological components of depression and the effects of exercise on the brain in depressed individuals that would make the prescription of exercise a viable treatment option.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Exercise

The experimental group will engage in mild-moderate level of exercise. This program will be structured and clinically supervised. Exercise will take place 2-3 days per week for a duration of 30-45 mins. for 12 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • CommonSpirit Health

    collaborator OTHER

  • Liberty University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Timothy H Barclay, Ph.D. · Liberty University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-03-31
Primary Completion
2013-05-31
Completion
2013-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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