RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03983291
FaReWell Depression - Facial Exercise Program to Treat Depression
Facial Rehabilitation of Wellbeing in Depression: a Randomized Controled Trial of a Facial Physiotherapeutic Exercise Program in the Treatment of Depression
Sponsor
Zentrum für Angst und Depressionsbehandlung Zürich
Enrollment
40 participants
Start Date
Jun 1, 2019
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study investigates if a physiotherapeutic exercise program designed to relax facial muscles associated with the expression of negative emotions and to activate and strengthen facial muscles associated with the expression of positive emotions can reduce the symptoms of depression and improve wellbeing and quality of life in the affected patients.
Eligibility
Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years
Inclusion Criteria2
- Mild to moderate unipolar depression
- Stable treatment for at least 6 weeks
Exclusion Criteria6
- Organic mental disorders
- Mental disorders due to psychoactive substance use
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Previous cosmetic procedures (botulinum toxin, fillers, lifting)
- Facial palsy
- Facial skin disorders
Interventions
BEHAVIORALFaReWell Depression
Facial massage and force exercise
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