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Can your daily steps predict your mood? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05669703

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at how physical activity, sleep, and light exposure relate to mood in people with bipolar disorder, major depression, or no mood disorder. Over two years, participants wear activity monitors and complete smartphone diaries for up to 20 days at a time. The goal is to better understand these connections, which could lead to improved lifestyle-based strategies for managing mood disorders.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how exercise and sleep patterns affect mood, pointing toward new ways to manage bipolar disorder and depression.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any therapy, and results may not lead to immediate changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder bipolar I disorder bipolar II disorder major depressive disorder migraine disorder mood disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIPOLAR DISORDER MAJOR DEPRESSION MIGRAINE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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