Maintaining Regular Physical Activity After a Depressive Episode
Official title: Organizational Strategies and Psychosocial Skills for Maintaining Physical Activity After a Depressive Episode: a 3-month Post-rehabilitation Study.
Run by Hopital La Musse · NCT07129928 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if organizational strategies and psychosocial skills help adults who had a depressive episode keep up regular physical activity after leaving rehab.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hopital La Musse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 25, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07129928 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults over 18 who have had a depressive episode, are French-speaking, completed a rehabilitation stay at the specified centers, and are three months post-rehabilitation with an initial assessment already done.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals not currently pursuing or able to maintain physical activity after rehabilitation may see limited relevance to their situation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study follows adults who recently completed a depression-related rehabilitation stay to understand what helps or hinders continuing physical activity. Researchers will examine organizational habits, psychosocial skills, and other personal factors to see how they influence ongoing activity at three months post-rehabilitation. The goal is to identify practical factors that support sustained activity as part of depression recovery. The study is centered in France and involves collaboration between Hopital La Musse and Clinique des portes de l'Eure. No experimental treatment is being tested; instead, the project observes real-world behaviors after discharge.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could inform programs to help people maintain activity levels that support mood and overall health after depressive episodes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that organizational and psychosocial factors can influence adherence to physical activity, supporting the relevance of this observational approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient over 18 years old * French-speaking patient * Patient with a depressive episode diagnosed by a physician * Patient who completed a stay at the Rehabilitation Center (CDR) at the Clinique des Portes de l'Eure * Patient at 3 months post-rehabilitation stay * Patient who completed an initial assessment (T0) at the Maison Sport Santé during the clinic stay Exclusion Criteria: * Exacerbation of the condition * Patient who has already completed a 3-month follow-up assessment at the Maison Sport Santé (MSS)
Where it's running
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Hôpital La Musse
Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Héloïse BAILLET
- Email: h.baillet@hlrs-lamusse.net
- Phone: +33(0)232293047
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.