Trial reportThe Journal of frailty & aging2016
Genetic Moderators of the Impact of Physical Activity on Depressive Symptoms.
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- Physical activity and mental health: a systematic review and best-evidence synthesis of mediation and moderation studies.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024Pooled it
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- Neurotrophin System as a Complex Set of Potential Biomarkers in Psychiatric Disorders and Therapy-Overview of Recent Advances.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Gene-Physical Activity Interplay in Depression: Candidate-Gene Interactions, Polygenic Susceptibility, Lifestyle Context, and Mendelian Randomization Evidence-Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- The 12 weeks of regular exercise improves sleep quality and mood states in elderly with cognitive impairment.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2025Article
- Associations between physical activities and self-harm behaviour in depression across the genotype: findings from the UK biobank.BJPsych open · 2025Article
- Outcomes of the effect of exercise on cognitive function in patients with depression: A meta-analysis.World journal of psychiatry · 2024Article
- Effects of a video-viewing intervention with positive word stimulation on the depressive symptoms of older patients with cardiac disease and subthreshold depression: a pilot randomized controlled trial protocol.BioPsychoSocial medicine · 2024Article
- Impact of cardiovascular risk factors on the relationships of physical activity with mood and cognitive function in a diverse sample.Neuropsychology, development, and cognition. Section B, Aging, neuropsychology and cognition · 2023Article
- Interaction Effect between Physical Activity and theInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Be Fit, Be Sharp, Be Well: The Case for Exercise as a Treatment for Cognitive Impairment in Late-life Depression.Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS · 2021Review
- Affective response to physical activity as an intermediate phenotype.Social science & medicine (1982) · 2021Article
- Impact and Lessons From the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) Clinical Trials of Physical Activity to Prevent Mobility Disability.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2020Review
- Associations between Depressive Symptoms and Satisfaction with Meaningful Activities in Community-Dwelling Japanese Older Adults.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
- VGF function in depression and antidepressant efficacy.Molecular psychiatry · 2018Article
- Lifestyle,Alzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands)Article
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Abstract
backgroundConverging evidence suggests that physical activity is an effective intervention for both clinical depression and sub-threshold depressive symptoms; however, findings are not always consistent. These mixed results might reflect heterogeneity in response to physical activity, with some subgroups of individuals responding positively, but not others.
objectives1) To examine the impact of genetic variation and sex on changes in depressive symptoms in older adults after a physical activity (PA) intervention, and 2) to determine if PA differentially improves particular symptom dimensions of depression.
designRandomized controlled trial.
settingFour field centers (Cooper Institute, Stanford University, University of Pittsburgh, and Wake Forest University).
participants396 community-dwelling adults aged 70-89 years who participated in the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Pilot Study (LIFE-P).
intervention12-month PA intervention compared to an education control. MEASUREMENTS: Polymorphisms in the serotonin transporter (5-HTT), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and apolipoprotein E (APOE) genes; 12-month change in the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale total score, as well as scores on the depressed affect, somatic symptoms, and lack of positive affect subscales.
resultsMen randomized to the PA arm showed the greatest decreases in somatic symptoms, with a preferential benefit in male carriers of the BDNF Met allele. Symptoms of lack of positive affect decreased more in men compared to women, particularly in those possessing the 5-HTT L allele, but the effect did not differ by intervention arm. APOE status did not affect change in depressive symptoms.
conclusionsResults of this study suggest that the impact of PA on depressive symptoms varies by genotype and sex, and that PA may mitigate somatic symptoms of depression more than other symptoms. The results suggest that a targeted approach to recommending PA therapy for treatment of depression is viable.
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