Aerobic exercise added to depression treatment
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding aerobic exercise (like walking, jogging, or cycling) to your usual depression treatment helps improve your mood. It is for adults with moderate or severe depression who are not already exercising regularly.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 55 years old.
- You must have been diagnosed with moderate or severe depression (according to standard criteria).
- You must not have a physical disability or medical condition that makes exercise unsafe (for example, a spinal cord injury, severe osteoporosis, or certain heart problems).
- You must not be pregnant.
- You must not already be a regular exerciser or athlete.
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