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Exercise may alter Depression-Related brain chemicals, small trial hints

NCT ID NCT07062783

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether breathing exercises and aerobic exercise can change levels of certain brain and inflammation markers in people with major depression. Forty adults diagnosed with depression will do daily breathing and aerobic exercises for three weeks. Researchers will measure biomarkers linked to neuron health and inflammation to see if exercise has an effect.

What this could mean

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Active substance
breathing exercises and aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward exercise as a way to improve brain health and reduce inflammation in depression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study measuring biomarkers, not clinical outcomes. Results may not lead to a treatment or apply to everyone with depression.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study, * Between the ages of 18 and 40, * Have been diagnosed with clinical depression by a psychiatrist according to DSM-5 criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with chronic conditions accompanying depression, * Those with walking difficulties * Those with respiratory system disorders

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kutahya Health Sciences University

    Kütahya, Merkez, 43020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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