Exercise preference in overweight adults with clinical depression: a pilot study

This pilot study is looking at which type of exercise format — moderate intensity at personal preference, moderate intensity at a steady pace, or high intensity interval training — is most enjoyable and motivating for overweight or obese adults who also have depression. The study will also look at how each exercise type affects inflammation, appetite, mood, and sleep. This information will be used to design a larger, full exercise trial for depression. You may be eligible if: - You are between 17 and 45 years of age (or 18-45 if not a tertiary student) - You have been diagnosed with depression (DSM-IV-TR criteria) - You have a BMI over 25 (overweight or obese) - You are not currently attending therapy and agree not to start new therapy during the study - If you take antidepressants, you have been on a stable dose for at least 3 weeks - If female, you are not pregnant or trying to become pregnant - You understand written and spoken English You may NOT be eligible if: - You have a diagnosis of psychosis, personality disorder, or another mood disorder - You have had a heart attack or stroke, or have active heart disease - You have a serious or unstable medical condition (other than obesity) - You have a substance dependency requiring treatment - You have had suicidal thoughts in the past or made a recent attempt - You have type 1 or insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.