Exploring the Effects of Strength Training on Depressive Symptoms and Cardiovascular Risk in Black Men

This study will address a gap in the literature and advance the field of minority men's health. Specifically, it will be the first randomized controlled trial of resistance exercise as a dual intervention for depression symptoms and CVD risk reduction with depressed Black men.

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Key information

Conditions

Depressive Symptoms Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression

Age range

21 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Teachers College, Columbia University

New York, 10027, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Experiencing depression symptoms and generally healthy.

Exclusion criteria

Anyone assessed to be unsafe to be enrolled.

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Behavioral

A 12 week resistance exercise curriculum

Health Education

Behavioral

A 12 week health education curriculum

Primary outcomes

Depression symptoms

Time frame: 6 months

The Quick Inventory of Depression Symptomatology will be used to assess depression.

Secondary outcomes

Blood lipids

Time frame: 6 months

Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides will be assessed from a blood sample.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Teachers College, Columbia University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Apr 11, 2017
Registry last updated: Dec 23, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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