Testing a Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Women With Depression in Alcohol Treatment
Butler Hospital
Summary
The primary aim of this project is to test the efficacy of a technology-supported lifestyle physical activity (LPA) intervention for preventing relapse among women with depression engaged in alcohol treatment. Participants are randomized to either 1) LPA+Fitbit intervention or 2) Fitbit Only control condition. Follow-up assessments and EMA data will be collected.
Description
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a significant and costly public health problem that affects one-third of the U.S. population in their lifetime. Women develop AUD more quickly and suffer a broader range of adverse alcohol-related health consequences than men. Physical activity (PA) interventions may play an important role as an alternate coping strategy for women with AUD and a means to decrease relapse. The primary aim of this project is to test the efficacy of a technology-supported lifestyle physical activity (LPA) intervention for preventing relapse among women with depression engaged in alc…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * female * between 18 and 65 years of age * score of 5 or above on the PHQ-9 (need to have a score of 1 on questions 1 OR 2) * Are sedentary/low active (i.e. less than 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity exercise for the past 3 months) * are currently engaged in alcohol treatment * own a smartphone - to allow for EMA software and Fitbit application Exclusion Criteria: * current DSM-5 diagnosis moderate/severe substance use disorder or anorexia or bulimia nervosa * a history of psychotic disorder or current psychotic symptoms * current suicidality or homicidality * cur…
Interventions
- BehavioralLifestyle Physical Activity (LPA)
This intervention has 3 components: (1) an orientation session to LPA and using the Fitbit; (2) Six telephone physical activity counseling sessions; and (3) monitoring activity with the Fitbit, which is provided to them during their study participation.
- BehavioralFitbit Only
Participants are provided with a Fitbit during their study participation.
Location
- Butler HospitalProvidence, Rhode Island