Exercise group for teens with mild to moderate depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares a structured aerobic exercise group to a more relaxed leisure activity group for adolescents with mild to moderate depression. It aims to see whether exercise can help improve mood when earlier basic support didn’t work well enough.
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Who can take part
- You’re a teen who has been diagnosed with mild to moderate depression (DSM-5)
- You’ve already had depression evaluation and basic psychosocial support for 4–8 weeks (at least three visits) without at least 50% improvement
- Your depression is not severe, and you are not considered high risk for suicide
- You do not have an eating disorder, intellectual disability, or a physical health condition that prevents exercise
- In the last few weeks, you have not made certain medication changes (antidepressants in the last 4 weeks or stimulants in the last 2 weeks), and you are not currently in other talk therapy (psychotherapy)
Quick eligibility check
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