Step by Step Back: a physical activity program for stress exhaustion
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gradual physical activity program (called Step by Step Back) can help adults who are suffering from stress-related exhaustion. If you are feeling deeply exhausted and burned out but not in a crisis, this gentle walking-and-activity plan might help you regain energy step by step.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 64 years old.
- Your main health problem is stress-related exhaustion (like severe burnout) that is not in an acute crisis phase.
- You can understand and read Swedish.
- You have a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
- Physical activity is safe for you based on your health (we'll check this with a simple screening).
- You are not currently in a separate psychological therapy that would clash with this program.
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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