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Testing the feasibility and acceptability of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention to increase physical activity among individuals with depression: A protocol paper
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Testing the feasibility and acceptability of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention to increase physical activity among individuals with depression: A protocol paper

Lisa R. LaRowe, Lauren Connell Bohlen, Brandon A. Gaudiano, Ana M. Abrantes, Meghan L. Butryn, Shira I. Dunsiger, Elizabeth Griffin, Eric B. Loucks, Lisa A. Uebelacker and David M. Williams
Mental health and physical activity, v 23, 100475
Oct 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2022.100475
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10465112View
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Abstract

Feasibility Mindfulness Protocol Treatment Exercise
Engaging in regular physical activity (PA) is particularly important among individuals with depression, who are at heightened risk for a host of negative health outcomes. However, people with depression are 50% less likely to meet national guidelines for PA and face unique barriers to PA adherence, including lower distress tolerance and motivation for exercise. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may offer promise for increasing PA among adults with depressive symptoms due to its effects on distress tolerance and motivation. Therefore, we developed ACTivity, an ACT-based intervention designed to promote PA among low-active adults with elevated depressive symptoms. Prior to testing the efficacy of ACTivity in an RCT, an important first step is to conduct a preliminary trial to establish feasibility of study procedures for the ACTivity and comparison intervention programs, as well as to establish the credibility/acceptability of the intervention. The purpose of this paper is to describe the ACTivity intervention and the design of this feasibility trial. We will conduct a feasibility RCT with two parallel groups and a 1:1 allocation ratio comparing ACTivity to a comparison intervention (relaxation training + PA promotion) among 60 low-active adults with elevated depressive symptoms. All study procedures will be conducted remotely. Results of this feasibility study will inform a subsequent RCT designed to test the efficacy of ACTivity. If shown to be efficacious, ACTivity will provide a treatment that can be widely disseminated to increase PA among adults with depressive symptoms and thereby decrease their risk for chronic disease. •ACTivity is an ACT-based PA promotion intervention for adults with depression.•We will conduct an RCT to evaluate the feasibility/acceptability of ACTivity.•Results will inform a subsequent RCT testing the efficacy of ACTivity.

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Psychiatry
Psychology, Clinical
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