title: Effect of an aerobic training program as complementary therapy in patients with moderate depression.
abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of an aerobic training program as complementary therapy in patients suffering from moderate depression. 82 female patients weredivided into a group that received traditional pharmacotherapy (Fluoxetine 20 mg) and a group that received pharmacotherapy plus an aerobic training program. This program was carried out for eight consecutive weeks, three days per week, and included gymnastics, dancing, and walking. Depressive symptoms were measured with the Beck Depression Inventory and the ICD-10 Guide for Depression Diagnosis, both administered before and after treatments. The results confirm the effectiveness of the aerobic training program as a complementary therapy to diminish depressive symptoms in patients suffering from moderate depression.
authors.affiliation: Psychology School, Santo Tomás University, Spain.
authors.forename: Pablo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: de la Cerda
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cervelló
authors.forename: Armando
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cocca
authors.forename: Jesús
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Viciana
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005473:Fluoxetine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010555:Personality Inventory
chemical_list: D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D005473:Fluoxetine