Exercise program for psychosis shows promise in small study
NCT ID NCT05719116
First seen Jun 26, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a combined aerobic and strength training program is feasible for adults with psychotic disorders. Forty participants will exercise for about an hour per session. Researchers will measure how many complete the program and track changes in fitness and strength.
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 (aerobic and strength training)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that structured exercise is a practical way to improve physical health and well-being in people with psychotic disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. It does not test whether exercise directly treats psychosis symptoms.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Participants with psychotic disorder: Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent * Diagnosed with psychotic disorder * Physically able to participate in physical exercise * Is a patient at Solli DPS * Motivated for participating in physical exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Physical conditions precluding the participant from the physical testing/training * Mental state that hinders participation, such as ongoing suicidality, substance abuse or brain organic disorder Participants with psychiatric disorder, but no psychotic disorder: Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent * Diagnosed with psychiatric disorder, but not a psychotic disorder * Physically able to participate in physical exercise * Is a patient at Solli DPS * Motivated for participating in physical exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Physical conditions precluding the participant from the physical testing/training * Mental state that hinders participation, such as ongoing suicidality, substance abuse or brain organic disorder
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Solli DPS
Bergen, Nesttun, 5228, Norway
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