Lifting weights to lift mood: new study tests exercise as depression treatment
NCT ID NCT06110897
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a 16-week resistance exercise program can reduce symptoms of major depression. Researchers will compare high-dose and low-dose exercise in 200 adults aged 18-65 with depression. The goal is to see if exercise improves mood and brain blood flow, offering a new option for those who don't respond to standard treatments.
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Iowa State University
COMPLETEDAmes, Iowa, 50010, United States
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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