Exercise for depression: brain and body health
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a 12-week exercise program can reduce inflammation and improve brain function in people with depression. It's for adults currently taking antidepressant medication and looking for extra help through physical activity.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 or older
- Have been diagnosed with major depression
- Have moderate or worse depression symptoms
- Be in outpatient care (not in the hospital)
- Be on a stable antidepressant medication that won't change during the study
- Not have any other major mental health conditions besides depression
- Not be pregnant
- Not have metal implants or other MRI safety issues
- Not have taken anti-inflammatory drugs or antibiotics in the past week
- Not have had a vaccine in the past month
- Not have a fever or an alcohol/drug problem
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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