Can a walk and a chat beat anxiety in seniors?

NCT ID NCT02690441

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Solli Distriktspsykiatriske Senter Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether adding physical exercise to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps older adults with generalized anxiety disorder more than CBT alone. Fifty-three participants will receive either CBT plus exercise, CBT plus a weekly phone call, or just a phone call. The goal is to see if the combination leads to greater symptom reduction and higher remission rates.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Cognitive behavioural therapy and physical exercise
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective treatment for anxiety in older adults, combining therapy with exercise for better symptom relief.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 53 participants, so results may not apply widely. The placebo group receives phone calls, which may not fully control for attention effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

generalized anxiety disorder Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Solli DPS

Bergen, Nesttun, 5228, Norway

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