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NCT Number: NCT01310998

Acute Psychological Effects of High Intensity Exercise With Schizophrenia

The purpose of this study is to study the acute psychological effects in patients with schizophrenia after one session of high intensity exercise.

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Key information

Conditions

Schizophrenia Mental Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Treningsklinikken

Trondheim, 7050, Norway

About this study

We will examine if there is an acute effect of one high intensity session of physical exercise (4x4 intervals) on psychological variables state mood, state anxiety, well-being and psychological distress. This possible effect will be examined in three groups, one group being the main group that the other two groups will be compared up against. Group 1: Patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses. Group 2: people with non-psychotic diagnosis. Group 3: people without any psychological diagnosis.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • They will be allocated into groups by their diagnoses

Exclusion criteria

  • Not being able to complete the exercise

Treatment and study plan

High intensity exercise

Behavioral

4x4 intervals

Primary outcomes

  1. Positive and negative affects

    Time frame: baseline and 2 days postintervention

    Positive and Negative Affect Schedule - Expanded Form (PANSS)

Secondary outcomes

  1. state anxiety

    Time frame: baseline and 2 days postintervention

    Questionnaire, self-report. State anxiety inventory (SAI)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Other

Collaborators

  • St. Olavs Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

Acute Psychological Effects of High Intensity Exercise in Patients With Schizophrenia

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Mar 9, 2011
Registry last updated
Jul 28, 2016

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