RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
Testing a Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Women With Depression in Alcohol Treatment
About This Trial
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.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- female
- between 18 and 65 years of age
- score of 5 or above on the PHQ-9 (need to have a score of 1 on questions 1 OR 2)
- Are sedentary/low active (i.e. less than 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity exercise for the past 3 months)
- are currently engaged in alcohol treatment
- own a smartphone - to allow for EMA software and Fitbit application
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- current DSM-5 diagnosis moderate/severe substance use disorder or anorexia or bulimia nervosa
- a history of psychotic disorder or current psychotic symptoms
- current suicidality or homicidality
- current mania
- marked organic impairment according to either the medical record or responses to the diagnostic assessments
- physical or medical problems that would not allow safe participation in a program of moderate intensity physical activity (i.e., not medically cleared by study physician)
- current pregnancy or intent to become pregnant during the next 12 weeks
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* female
* between 18 and 65 years of age
* score of 5 or above on the PHQ-9 (need to have a score of 1 on questions 1 OR 2)
* Are sedentary/low active (i.e. less than 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity exercise for the past 3 months)
* are currently engaged in alcohol treatment
* own a smartphone - to allow for EMA software and Fitbit application
Exclusion Criteria:
* current DSM-5 diagnosis moderate/severe substance use disorder or anorexia or bulimia nervosa
* a history of psychotic disorder or current psychotic symptoms
* current suicidality or homicidality
* current mania
* marked organic impairment according to either the medical record or responses to the diagnostic assessments
* physical or medical problems that would not allow safe participation in a program of moderate intensity physical activity (i.e., not medically cleared by study physician)
* current pregnancy or intent to become pregnant during the next 12 weeks
Treatments Being Tested
BEHAVIORAL
Lifestyle 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.
BEHAVIORAL
Fitbit Only
Participants are provided with a Fitbit during their study participation.
Locations (1)
Butler Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, United States