Improving exercise as a treatment for anxiety
Optimizing Exercise for the Treatment of Anxiety
This study is looking at how to make exercise a better and easier way to help people with anxiety feel better, by figuring out the best types and amounts of exercise to encourage them to stick with it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11013890 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to optimize exercise as a treatment for anxiety disorders, focusing on making it more accessible and effective for individuals who struggle with anxiety. The study aims to understand the best ways to prescribe exercise, including the right intensity and progression, to enhance adherence and engagement among patients. By examining the relationship between exercise intensity and anxiety symptoms, the research seeks to develop guidelines that can help individuals with anxiety incorporate exercise into their treatment plans more successfully.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are sedentary adults aged 21 and older who have a primary anxiety disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are already highly active or do not have an anxiety disorder may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, effective, and accessible treatment option for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that exercise can be beneficial for anxiety, but this specific approach to optimizing exercise prescriptions is novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Szuhany, Kristin L. — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Szuhany, Kristin L.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.