| Ad Title: |
Exercise Study for Depression during Pregnancy |
| Study Title: |
Exercise Therapy for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder during Pregnancy: A Feasibility Trial |
| Protocol Number: |
082008-015 |
| Department(s) involved in the Study: |
Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry
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| Purpose of the Study: |
The primary aim of this research is to determine the acceptability and feasibility of 8-week moderate intensity exercise program in comparison to an 8-week low intensity exercise program in pregnant women experiencing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The secondary aim is to determine the safety and tolerability of the moderate intensity exercise program in comparison to the low intensity exercise program. |
| Participant Eligibility: |
(a) Pregnant women ages 18 to 45 years; (b) gestational age minimum of 12 weeks, but must be within 28 weeks of becoming pregnant at the time of baseline in order to ensure at least 8 weeks of exercise;(c) diagnosed with non-psychotic Major Depressive Disorder by a Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR Axis I Disorders (SCID-IV); (c) current depressive symptom severity as measured by the HAM-D17 score of ≥ 16;(d) currently in established prenatal care
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| Disease/Condition Under Study: |
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) non-psychotic, during pregnancy |
| Cancer Related Study: |
No
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| Study Drug(s): |
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| Study Device(s): |
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| Study Doctor: |
Dr. Geetha Shivakumar |
| Location of Study: |
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Sites
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Recruiting at this Site
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Parkland Memorial Hospital
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Yes
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UT Southwestern University Hospitals St. Paul Building
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Yes
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Yes
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| Contact Phone: |
214-648-4607 |
| Email: |
Patricia.Lopez@UTSouthwestern.edu |
| Other Information: |
Exercise Study for Depression during Pregnancy:
Are you pregnant, depressed, interested in a non-medication option?
If YES, you may be eligible to participate in a new study at the Women?s Mental Health Center, Department of Psychiatry, UT Southwestern Medical Center. For more information, contact us at 214 648 4607
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| Website Keywords: |
Gynecology, Mental Health, Obstetrics, Psychiatry, Wellness, Women's Health
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| Medical Keywords: |
Depression, Exercise, Major Depressive Disorder, MDD, Pregnancy
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