Key result
A 10-day aerobic exercise program significantly reduced Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression scores from 19.5 to 13 (p=0.002) in patients with moderate to severe major depression.
Why the study?
Does aerobic exercise improve depression scores in patients with major depression?
Population
12 patients with moderate to severe major depressive episode, mean age 49, 5 men, 7 women. Mean duration of…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
10 days
Authors
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Short aerobic exercise was associated with lower depression scores; hypothesis-generating, needs RCTs before practice change.
Does aerobic exercise improve depression scores in patients with major depression?
Absolute Event Rate: 13% vs 19.5%
p-value: p=0.002
A short 10-day aerobic exercise program significantly improved mood and reduced depression scores in patients with major depressive disorder.
Dimeo et al. (2001) studied moderate to severe major depression (n=12). Aerobic exercise (treadmill walking) was evaluated on Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression score (p=0.002). A 10-day aerobic exercise program significantly reduced Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression scores from 19.5 to 13 (p=0.002) in patients with moderate to severe major depression.
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