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Behavioral Intervention

PAUSE-Cardio Moderate-Intensity Exercise Arm for Depression

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Emily G Thomas
Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, week 4
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Study Summary

This trial aims to study the effects of moderate-intensity indoor cycling on female student-athletes transitioning into college sports. The trial will investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention, as well as explore

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women student-athletes entering college who are part of sports teams. They should be willing to participate in a moderate-intensity indoor cycling exercise once a week and complete online questionnaires about their mental, physical, and social transition to collegiate sports.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if moderate-intensity indoor cycling can help with anxiety, stress, and depression in new college female athletes. It measures the success by looking at how many join and finish the program (feasibility), changes in mental health scores before and after exercising (efficacy), and how exercise relates to their identities.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves moderate exercise, potential side effects may include muscle soreness or fatigue post-exercise. However, serious side effects are unlikely given the nature of the activity.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, week 4
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, week 4 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from baseline in combined depression, stress, and anxiety symptomatology scores
Secondary outcome measures
Change from baseline in academic identity scores
Change from baseline in athlete identity scores
Change from baseline in exercise identity scores

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: PAUSE-Cardio Moderate-Intensity Exercise ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Arm receiving moderate-intensity indoor cycling exercise once weekly for 4 weeks.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Moderate-Intensity Indoor Cycling Exercise
2024
N/A
~10

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of North Carolina, Chapel HillLead Sponsor
1,504 Previous Clinical Trials
4,187,657 Total Patients Enrolled
54 Trials studying Depression
33,693 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Emily G ThomasPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are potential participants currently able to apply for enrollment in this trial?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov clearly states that this ongoing clinical trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The trial was initially posted for recruitment on January 1st, 2024 and has been regularly updated until its most recent update on December 12th, 2023. The study aims to enroll a total of 22 patients from a single location."

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What is the overall count of individuals participating in this clinical study?

"Indeed, as indicated on clinicaltrials.gov, this ongoing trial is actively seeking individuals to participate. The trial was initially posted on January 1st, 2024 and underwent its most recent update on December 12th, 2023. They are aiming to recruit a total of 22 participants from a single designated location."

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~3 spots leftby Apr 2025