NCT03302611

Trial of Surf and Hike Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Surf and Hike Therapy for Active-duty Service Members With Major Depressive Disorder

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 110 (actual)
• Sponsor: United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego · Federal
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study uses a randomized controlled trial design to compare the psychological effects of surf therapy to hike therapy in active duty service members who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.

Detailed description

This prospective, longitudinal randomized controlled trial will enroll up to 86 active duty service members with major depressive disorder who are seeking surf or hike therapy as part of their standard medical care. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive 6 weeks of either surf or hike therapy. Assessor-administered and self-report measures will be completed at pre- and post-program, as well as three months following program completion. Participants also will complete brief, self-report assessments before and after each program activity session.

Conditions

• Major Depressive Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Physical Activity-based Interventions	Participants will be randomized to one of two physical activity-based interventions, surf or hike therapy.

Timeline

• Start date: 2018-01-01
• Primary completion: 2020-09-01
• Completion: 2020-09-01
• First posted: 2017-10-05
• Last updated: 2024-11-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States