Gym workouts boost recovery in young adults on antipsychotics
NCT ID NCT05461885
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 4-month gym exercise program helps young adults (18-35) taking antipsychotic medication for psychosis or mood disorders feel better in their daily lives. 226 participants were randomly assigned to either continue their usual care or add gym workouts. Researchers measured personal recovery, quality of life, and heart health over a year. The goal was to see if exercise can improve well-being beyond standard treatment.
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Study facts
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- 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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226 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosed with a psychotic disorder (F20-F29 Schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders) or an affective disorder (F30-F39 Mood \[affective\] disorders) * able to read and speak Danish or English Exclusion Criteria: * advised from participating in exercise training by their treating doctor
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, 9220, Denmark
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Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, 8200, Denmark
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Mental Health Centre Copenhagen
Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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Mental Health Centre Glostrup
Glostrup Municipality, 2600, Denmark
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