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Lifestyle Physical Activity for Depression and Alcoholism (HEART Trial)
HEART Trial Summary
This trial is testing whether a physical activity intervention using a Fitbit can help prevent relapse among women with depression in alcohol treatment.
HEART Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowHEART Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.HEART Trial Design
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- You haven't been physically active or exercising enough in the past 3 months (less than 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise).You are currently receiving treatment for alcohol addiction.I have never had a psychotic disorder or current symptoms.I own a smartphone compatible with health tracking apps.The PHQ-9 is a questionnaire that can help determine if you have depressionI am currently experiencing a manic episode.You currently have thoughts of harming yourself or others.I am female.I am between 18 and 65 years old.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Group 1: LPA+Fitbit
- Group 2: Fitbit Only
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total population of participants in this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research project is seeking participants and was initially posted on May 10th 2021 with the latest update made on July 7th 2022. A total of 214 patients must be recruited from one site only."
Who meets the requirements for participating in this experiment?
"This clinical study is recruiting 214 female patients aged 18-65 years old with a PHQ-9 score of at least 5 and either question 1 or 2 scoring 1. Additionally, those interested in participating must possess both a smartphone to access EMA software and Fitbit applications as well as lead generally sedentary/low active lifestyles (with less than 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week for the past 3 months)."
Does the eligibility criteria for this test extend to individuals beneath forty years of age?
"This trial is open to individuals aged 18-65. For those below age of majority and above the retirement age, there are 211 trials and 1149 trials respectively that they can join."
Is enrollment for this research still open?
"Affirmative. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this medical trial is still taking applicants, having been initially published on May 10th 2021 and most recently updated July 7th 2022. 214 participants are expected to enroll at a single site for the study."
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