N/A
Completed N=30
Exercise Training for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00953654 ↗Enrolled (actual)
30
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2010
Primary outcomePrimary: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Remission as Measured by Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule-Adult Version (ADIS-IV) Severity Ratings — 4; 6; 7 Participants
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of 6 weeks of endurance or strength training and a wait list comparison condition on symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Remission as Measured by Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule-Adult Version (ADIS-IV) Severity Ratings |
4; 6; 7 | — |
| PRIMARY Worry Symptoms |
63.80; 62.1; 64.3; 59.83; 63.20; 63.4 | <0.05 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Women aged 18-39 years
- Principal diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder according to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria (comorbidities will be acceptable as long as Generalized Anxiety Disorder is the principal diagnosis)
Exclusion Criteria
- A score of less than 45 on the Penn State Worry Questionnaire
- A score of less than 7 on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder section of the Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire
- Expending greater than 250 kilocalories per kilogram body weight per week as measured by a 7-day physical activity recall questionnaire
- Engaging in greater than 6 exercise bouts in the month prior to recruitment
- Pregnancy
- Any medical contraindications (cardiovascular or musculoskeletal) to exercise training according to American College of Sports Medicine guidelines
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00953654). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.