Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
Set A (main study group):
- Young people aged 12 to 18 who are experiencing elevated depressive symptoms, based on specific depression questionnaire scores (including feelings of sadness or loss of interest), as measured at a screening appointment
- People who are already allowed to participate in gym class or sports at school, or who have been medically cleared by a doctor to do so
- People who are able to read and write in English
- People who are able to give their own agreement to participate (and, where required by age, have a parent or guardian also agree)
- People who are able to attend scheduled group session times
- People who have access to a private space once a week that is suitable for online sessions
Set B (secondary group, for those who do not meet Set A criteria):
- Young people aged 12 to 18 with elevated depressive symptoms based on slightly different questionnaire score thresholds (confirm with trial site), including feelings of sadness or loss of interest
- People who meet the same gym, language, consent, attendance, and private space requirements as Set A above
Who may not be able to join:
Both Set A and Set B share these exclusion criteria:
- People who have ever been diagnosed with bipolar I disorder, or who currently have a psychotic disorder, or who currently have anorexia or bulimia, or who are currently receiving treatment for anorexia or bulimia
- People who have had a significant substance use disorder in the past 12 months where current symptoms are severe enough to interfere with taking part in the study
- People whose depression is rated as severe based on a specific questionnaire score (a score of 16 or higher on the QIDS-A-CR)
- People who are assessed as being at moderate or high risk for suicide based on specific screening questions covering the past 3 months
- People who are pregnant
- People who have attended yoga classes or a specific type of group therapy (group cognitive behavioural therapy) in the past 4 weeks
- People who have a sibling or another person living in the same household currently taking part in the same study intervention
Set A only:
- People who have had significant changes to their mental health treatment in the past 4 weeks (for example, starting a new depression medication, or starting or stopping psychotherapy)
- People who have thoughts of suicide (based on a specific screening question) and are not currently receiving any mental health treatment such as medication or therapy
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.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Lisa Uebelacker, PhD, Butler Hospital
Phone: 401-455-6219
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Credibility; Expectancy; Program Satisfaction; Class Attendance
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 21 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.