Exercise program for treatment-resistant depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a physical activity program can help adults whose depression hasn’t improved after trying at least two antidepressants. If you’re sedentary, between 18 and 65, and have treatment-resistant depression, this program might offer a new way to feel better through exercise.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old, and currently get less than 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week.
- You have major depression (without psychotic features) and are currently in a depressive episode.
- You have tried at least two different antidepressants for your current depression, and they haven’t worked well enough.
- You must not have any heart problems or other medical conditions that make exercise unsafe, and you must not be pregnant.
- You own a smartphone and have reliable internet access.
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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