Could a fun group workout ease anxiety and depression in kids and teens?

NCT ID NCT07304219

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a 7-week group physical activity program called Confident, Active and Happy Youth (CAHY) for young people aged 8-17 with anxiety or depression. The program includes fun, non-competitive activities led by a therapist. Researchers want to see if it improves mood and daily life compared to being on a waitlist. The goal is to offer a simple, drug-free option that can be used in regular healthcare.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: group-based physical activity program (Confident, Active and Happy Youth - CAHY)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug treatment option that improves mood and daily functioning in young people with anxiety and depression.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants, and results may not apply to all youth. The program is compared to a waitlist, so benefits could be partly due to attention or time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety depressive disorder mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Haukeland University Hospital

Bergen, Vestland, Norway

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