Motivational lifestyle changes to help treat depression
Official title: Motivational Multicomponent Lifestyle Interventions as a Supportive Treatment for Depression in Primary Health Care
Run by Kuopio University Hospital · NCT05681767 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a new lifestyle program that encourages healthy habits can help people with depression feel better in a primary care setting.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 210 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kuopio University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuopio) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 21, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05681767 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are diagnosed with depression and are beginning treatment in a primary health care center.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance abuse issues, pregnancy, or those requiring long-term rehabilitative psychotherapy may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a motivational multicomponent lifestyle intervention as a supportive treatment for individuals suffering from depression in a primary health care setting. The intervention aims to address multiple unhealthy lifestyle factors, such as physical inactivity and poor diet, which are commonly associated with depression. Participants will be assessed for changes in depressive symptoms, mental well-being, physical health, and quality of life at various follow-up points. The study also aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of this intervention compared to standard treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve recovery rates from depression by promoting healthier lifestyle choices.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with lifestyle interventions for depression, but this specific multicomponent approach is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adults ≥ 18 years * depression (ICD-10, F32-F33) * Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-1A) ≥ 10 points * the initiation of treatment in a primary health care center Exclusion Criteria: * bipolar disorder * psychosis * substance abuse * pregnancy or lactation * a long-term rehabilitative psychotherapy.
Where it's running
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Kuopio Health Center
Kuopio, Finland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Pekka Mäntyselkä — University of Eastern Finland
- Study coordinator: Pekka Mäntyselkä
- Email: pekka.mantyselka@uef.fi
- Phone: +35850449436
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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.