Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 20 to 60

Psychomotor therapy's effect on quality of life in depression

Official title: Influence of Psychomotor Therapy on Quality of Life in Patients With a Major Depressive Disorder: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by Centre Hospitalier Esquirol · NCT06234176 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if adding personalized psychomotor therapy to standard treatment can help improve the quality of life for people with major depressive disorder.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment128 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Esquirol
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Limoges)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 2027
Study endsNovember 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT06234176 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals aged 20 to 60 with a medical diagnosis of major depressive disorder and a Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) score greater than 16.

Probably not a fit

Patients with psychiatric comorbidities, sensory impairments, or significant neurological conditions 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 evaluates the effectiveness of personalized psychomotor therapy in improving the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard treatment alone or standard treatment plus weekly psychomotor therapy sessions for three months. The study aims to assess changes in quality of life and psychomotor profiles at three and six months. A total of 128 participants will be involved, with assessments focusing on various psychomotor skills and overall well-being.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from major depressive disorder.

How similar studies have gone: While the effectiveness of psychomotor therapy in depression is not well-established, similar approaches have shown promise in improving patient outcomes in related fields.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of depressive episode according to DSM-5 criteria.
* HDRS \> 16
* Hospitalized or followed-up in one of the participating centers.
* Affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme.
* Free, informed and written consent signed by the participant and the investigator (no later than the day of inclusion and before any examination required by the research).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Psychiatric comorbidity (non-tobacco addiction, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia and related disorders)
* Sensory impairment or proven neurological pathology
* History of neurological brain damage (including stroke, tumor, trauma resulting in loss of consciousness lasting more than 10 minutes)
* Limited functional ability (difficulty in moving about, performing manual tasks or moving about)
* Inability to understand questionnaires and study information
* Inability to travel to the inclusion center (personal vehicle, public transport)
* Pregnant or breast-feeding women, on declaration
* Forced hospitalization, subjects under guardianship or trusteeship, lack of social protection

Where it's running

  • CH Esquirol
    Limoges, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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