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Early Phase Clinical Trial to Test the Feasibility of an ACT-based Physical Activity Promotion Program for Adults With Depressive Symptoms
Sponsor: Brown University
Summary
The goal of the proposed project is to conduct a feasibility clinical trial comparing group-based acceptance and commitment therapy for physical activity, (ACT; ACTivity) to a time- and attention-matched standard PA intervention (i.e., PA education, goal-setting, and self-monitoring) plus relaxation training comparison condition (Relaxercise) among 60 low-active adults (ages 18-65) with elevated depressive symptoms. Participants will be randomized to treatment condition, followed for 6 months, including the 8-week treatment. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to treatment condition, followed for 6 months, including the 8-week treatment, and receive a 6-month YMCA membership to equate access to PA facilities.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2022-08-16
Completion Date
2025-05-30
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
ACTivity
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for physical activity promotion plus standard physical activity promotion strategies (i.e., goal-setting, self-monitoring)
Relaxercise
Relaxation training plus standard physical activity promotion strategies (i.e., goal-setting, self-monitoring)
Locations (1)
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island, United States