Exercise groups to improve mental health in hospital
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether joining structured exercise groups while you’re an inpatient in a psychiatric unit can improve mood, mental wellbeing, and overall comfort. It’s designed to be adjustable for different mobility needs and to be safe for participating patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are currently an inpatient at Johns Hopkins Bayview Acute Psychiatric Unit
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can understand the study and give informed consent
- Your treatment team feels you’re stable enough to safely take part
- If you use a cane, walker, or wheelchair, you can still do modified exercises
- You must speak English as your primary language
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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