RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04667520

Testing a Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Women With Depression in Alcohol Treatment


Sponsor

Butler Hospital

Enrollment

214 participants

Start Date

May 10, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The primary aim of this project is to test the efficacy of a technology-supported lifestyle physical activity (LPA) intervention for preventing relapse among women with depression engaged in alcohol treatment. Participants are randomized to either 1) LPA+Fitbit intervention or 2) Fitbit Only control condition. Follow-up assessments and EMA data will be collected.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a physical activity program — specifically a lifestyle exercise intervention — to help women who are in alcohol treatment and also experiencing depression. Researchers want to see if increasing physical activity can improve mood and mental health outcomes in this group. **You may be eligible if you:** - Are a woman between 18 and 65 years old - Have depression symptoms (scoring 5 or higher on a standard depression questionnaire) - Are currently enrolled in an alcohol treatment program - Are currently inactive or do low levels of exercise (less than 150 minutes per week of moderate activity) - Own a smartphone **You may NOT be eligible if you:** - Have a moderate or severe substance use disorder for something other than alcohol, or have an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia) - Have a history of psychosis or current psychotic symptoms - Have active thoughts of suicide or harming others - Are currently experiencing mania - Have physical or medical problems that would make exercise unsafe Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALLifestyle Physical Activity (LPA)

This intervention has 3 components: (1) an orientation session to LPA and using the Fitbit; (2) Six telephone physical activity counseling sessions; and (3) monitoring activity with the Fitbit, which is provided to them during their study participation.

BEHAVIORALFitbit Only

Participants are provided with a Fitbit during their study participation.


Locations(1)

Butler Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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