Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 18 and 45 years old (any gender)
- You have been diagnosed with a depressive disorder based on standard psychiatric guidelines (DSM-5)
- You are being seen as an outpatient or inpatient, and your depression has been rated as at least moderate severity on standard clinical rating scales
- A screening questionnaire has ruled out bipolar disorder for you
- You have either been taking antidepressant medication consistently for at least 4 weeks, or you are not currently taking any antidepressants
- You are willing and able to give written consent to participate
Who may not be able to join:
- You have been diagnosed with another mental health condition, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, alcohol or substance dependence, or an eating disorder
- You have an intellectual disability or another reason that makes it difficult to cooperate with the study, or your ability to make legal decisions for yourself is limited
- You have a neurological or brain condition (such as stroke, brain tumour, Parkinson's disease, or epilepsy) or a history of serious brain injury
- You have a condition that makes exercise risky, such as high blood pressure or heart disease
- You are currently receiving a structured, ongoing course of talking therapy (psychological therapy)
- Your heart rate during a standard 3-minute step fitness test recovers too slowly (above 131 beats per minute for men, or above 140 beats per minute for women)
- You have a physical condition that prevents you from taking part in exercise
- You score 2 or higher on a standard physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q), which checks whether it is safe for you to exercise (confirm with trial site)
- You are pregnant, or you have a reason why you cannot have an MRI scan
- You are experiencing severe thoughts of suicide or are considered a risk of harming others
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change from baseline in Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 9 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.