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Behavioural Intervention

Telehealth Delivered Exercise Promotion for Depression After TBI

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Recruiting
Led By Charles Bombardier, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Washington
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 weeks
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Study Summary

This trial evaluates whether an online intervention, using evidence-based counseling, can help people with MDD and TBI increase physical activity and improve depression.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-64 who have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) over a year ago, are diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, lead a sedentary lifestyle, and are medically cleared to exercise. They must be able to consent, have internet access at home, and not be drug-dependent or planning surgery.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The InMotion program aims to treat depression in people with TBI through motivational counseling and physical activity via telehealth. Participants will either receive the intervention immediately or be placed on a waitlist control group to compare outcomes.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since InMotion promotes exercise through counseling without medication or invasive procedures, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or strain but should generally be minimal.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 24 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Hopkins Symptom Checklist-20 (SCL-20)
Secondary outcome measures
Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS)
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS/2011)
Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) - Intensity and Interference
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: InMotion Intervention ConditionActive Control1 Intervention
The intervention consists of a manualized physical activity counseling program and includes motivational interviewing over a HIPAA-compliant telehealth delivery model. There will be 8 counseling sessions over 12 weeks. Sessions will be 30-90 minutes long and scheduled during weeks 1-4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. The Fitbit Charge 5 will be set up to sync with the participants' internet-connected device to share activity data with the physical activity coach /interventionist to monitor progress and tailor treatment goals. Given the InMotion intervention was designed to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), the intervention will be delivered by a mental health provider (licensed masters level social worker/MSW) with training and supervision in behavioral aspects of exercise promotion and supervised by a psychologist (who is also the study Principal Investigator) and a physical therapist.
Group II: Wait List Control (WLC) ConditionPlacebo Group1 Intervention
The WLC control condition entails following usual care and includes the ability to participate in the intervention at the 12 week-end point for the intervention group. The WLC condition is based on equity considerations; the investigators want all participants to have access to treatment. Equity is especially important given our plans to over-enroll African American persons given statistically increased barriers to access care.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of WashingtonLead Sponsor
1,755 Previous Clinical Trials
1,842,074 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation ResearchFED
73 Previous Clinical Trials
9,115 Total Patients Enrolled
Charles Bombardier, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Washington
3 Previous Clinical Trials
420 Total Patients Enrolled
~53 spots leftby Dec 2026
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