Group exercise for anxiety and depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether regular group exercise helps improve mental health in people with anxiety or depression. You would join exercise sessions at least twice a week and see if your symptoms get better.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You need a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder and/or depressive disorder.
- You must be able to exercise without using a walker, cane, or other walking aid.
- You must be willing and able to attend at least 2 group exercise sessions each week.
- You must not have had a heart attack or heart-related chest pain in the last two years.
- You must not have had cancer (other than non-spreading skin cancer) in the last two years, and no significant pain or muscle/bone/joint problems that would stop you from exercising.
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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