N/A
Completed N=51
tDCS for Increasing Exercise Adherence in Depressed Individuals
Depression · Physical Activity
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03178903 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
51
Serious AEs
7.8%
Results posted
Feb 2023
Primary outcomePrimary: Physical Activity Levels — 17.4; 21.0 minutes per day — p=.87
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) for increasing exercise adherence among low active individuals with elevated depressive symptoms. The investigators expect that this project will contribute much needed knowledge about the role that tDCS can play in changing the affective experience of exercise.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Physical Activity Levels |
17.4; 21.0 | .87 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- be between 18 and 65 years of age
- be low active
- have elevated levels of depressive symptoms
- interested in starting an exercise program in the next month
Exclusion Criteria
- history of mania or hypomania
- current psychotic disorder
- current DSM-5 diagnosis of an eating disorder
- DSM-5 moderate and severe substance use disorder
- current suicidality or homicidality
- current DSM-5 diagnosis of major depressive disorder that is not currently being treated with pharmacotherapy or psychotherapy
- physical disabilities or medical problems that would prevent participation in moderate intensity exercise or may be contraindicated for tDCS
- current pregnancy or intent to become pregnant during the next 8 weeks
- pacemaker or metal implanted in the cranial cavity
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03178903). 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.