Trial reportBMC psychology2024
Pilot evaluation on an adapted tele-behavioral activation to increase physical activity in persons with depression: a single-arm pilot study.
Trial report in BMC psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04990401 (Adapted Tele-Behavioral Activation Targeted to Increase Physical Activity in Depression), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Adapted Tele-Behavioral Activation Targeted to Increase Physical Activity in Depression
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Large Language Model-Based Behavioral Activation Chatbot for Young People With Depression Using Artificial Users and Clinical Experts: Mixed Methods Evaluation.JMIR mental health · 2026Article
- Usability, feasibility, and acceptability of a smartphone-supported behavioral activation intervention for patients with advanced cancer.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical activity has the potential to improve physical and mental health outcomes of persons with depression. However, feasible and acceptable strategies to integrate physical activity interventions into real-world settings are needed.
objectiveTo assess the feasibility and acceptability of a manualized Behavioral Activation intervention aimed to increase physical activity in persons with depression (defined as a PHQ-9 score ≥ 10).
methodsA single-arm pilot study was conducted. The intervention consisted of 8 tele-therapy sessions delivered over a 10-week period. Measures of feasibility included screening, enrollment, intervention adherence, outcome data availability, and intervention fidelity. Acceptability was assessed with a post-intervention survey and qualitatively through focus groups and interviews. Preliminary efficacy of the intervention was assessed by evaluating pre-to-post changes in physical activity and depressive symptoms.
resultsAll feasibility metrics exceeded predetermined feasibility goal metrics with the exception of Fitbit wear and screening rate, which was due to a greater than anticipated enrollment rate. Participants (n = 15) reported perceived benefits from the intervention and convenience in attending tele-therapy sessions. Depressive symptoms, as measured by the PHQ-9 improved (16.8 at enrollment to 10.1 post intervention, Cohen's d = 1.13). Self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) increased from 22.0 min/week at baseline to 36.67 min/week post-intervention (d = 0.58). Physical activity as measured by the Fitbit showed little change (daily step 5543.29 during Week 1 to 6177.48 during Week 10, (d = 0.14); MVPA 21.23 min/week during Week 1 to 19.22 at Week 10 (d = 0.0.06).
conclusionsResults of the pilot study suggest the intervention is feasible to deliver and acceptable to participants. Preliminary results suggest the intervention may be effective in improving depressive symptoms and increasing self-reported physical activity.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT04990401, Registered July 21, 2021.
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