Exercise as medicine: new trial tests group workouts for mental health
NCT ID NCT06012149
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a structured group exercise program called Braining with standard advice to exercise on your own. Over 12 weeks, 208 psychiatric patients will attend up to three clinician-led exercise sessions per week. Researchers will measure physical activity, depressive symptoms, and quality of life to see if the group approach leads to better outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
physical exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to improve mental and physical health for people in psychiatric care.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (208 participants) and relies on self-motivation, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise program may not be more effective than standard advice.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Region Stockholm, Beroendecentrum, Magnus Huss
Stockholm, Sweden
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Region Stockholm, Liljeholmsberget
Stockholm, Sweden
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Region Stockholm, Psykiatri Nordväst och Beroendecentrum, mottagningar Väsby
Upplands Vasby, Stockholm County, Sweden
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Region Stockholm, Psykiatri Sydväst (Psychiatric Clinic Psychiatry Southwest)
Stockholm, Stockholm County, 14186, Sweden
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Region Stockholm, Psykiatri Södra, Andreashuset
Stockholm, Sweden