Exercise as medicine: study tests whether group workouts boost mental health in hospitalized patients
NCT ID NCT05859204
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether adding structured exercise groups to standard care improves mood, anxiety, energy, and sleep in adults hospitalized for psychiatric conditions. Participants take part in a 30-minute exercise session led by an occupational therapist, including warm-up and high-intensity activities. The trial compares outcomes during a period of usual care versus a period when exercise is offered, using surveys to measure changes in depression, anxiety, and sleep quality.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- exercise group led by an occupational therapist
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve mental health and sleep during psychiatric hospitalization.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 60 participants, and results may not apply to all psychiatric patients. The exercise intervention may not be feasible or beneficial for everyone.
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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