Sedentary behavior and depression study
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how sitting or being inactive (sedentary behavior) affects depressive symptoms. If you have mild to severe depression, you may be able to join and help find out if moving more can improve your mood.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have mild to severe depressive symptoms (like feeling sad, hopeless, or losing interest).
- You have not been diagnosed with cancer in the last 5 years.
- You do not have a muscle degenerative disease (such as muscular dystrophy or ALS).
- You are able to do basic physical tests, like walking or light exercise.
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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