Can exercise video games help men and women with depression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing special video games that involve physical movement (called 'exergames') can improve thinking and memory in adults with severe depression. It may help you if you are looking for an engaging, non-medication way to support your mental health.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with severe depression (score of 28 or higher on a standard depression test).
- You have enough education to understand the study instructions and talk with the research team.
- You do not have bipolar, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a neurological disorder, or a history of traumatic brain injury.
- Your vision (with glasses or contacts if you use them) is better than 20/60.
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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