Bridging the gap: adding exercise to depression treatment for teens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding physical activity to standard depression care helps teens feel better. It's for teens ages 12 to 19 in Brussels who are not very active now.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 19 years old
- You have been diagnosed with depression and are getting outpatient care through AREA+
- You live in the Brussels area
- You are physically inactive (not meeting WHO activity guidelines based on your age)
- You can focus for 30 minutes and speak French well
- You agree to be randomly assigned to either usual care or usual care plus an exercise 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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