Exercise for depression in menopausal women
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a personalized exercise program can improve how quickly muscles recover after activity, which may help with depression symptoms. It is designed for menopausal women with depression who are already on stable antidepressant medication.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has gone through menopause.
- You are 40 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with major depression.
- Your depression symptoms score is moderate or higher (score of 11 or more on a standard scale).
- You have been taking the same antidepressant medicine for at least 4 weeks.
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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