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Exercise as medicine: study tests whether group workouts boost mental health in hospitalized patients

NCT ID NCT05859204

Symptom relief Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Psychiatric inpatients admitted to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) * Aged 18 years or older * Able to give informed consent and understand the tasks involved * In the opinion of the unit attending, the patient is sufficiently psychologically or medically stable to safely participate in the exercise intervention * Patients using mobility devices such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs are eligible for inclusion as exercises can be completed in modifiable positions as needed. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not speak English as their primary language. * Patients with a history of physical or neurological conditions that interfere with study procedures. * Patients demonstrating behavior that would be a safety concern if placed in a group at the discretion of occupational therapy, the medical team, or the nursing team. * A patient can be excluded if in the opinion of the treatment team on the unit, participation in the study would have a negative impact on the patient's mental health or treatment plan.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression Sedentary Behavior sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression, anxiety Physical inactivity Psychiatric hospitalization Sleep

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Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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