Physical Activity Intervention for Youth With Anxiety and Depression -Confident, Active and Happy Youth (CAH-Y)
Anxiety, Depression, Physical Activity
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Anxiety focused on measuring Anxiety, Depression, Physical Activity, Youth
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 8- 17 years
- Symptoms of anxiety and/or depression
- Youth display reduced daily physical activity (less than 30 mins. pr. day and/or does not partake in physical leisure activities, and/or does not participate in physical education in school).
- The youth is motivated to partake in physical activity
Exclusion Criteria:
- Physical activity is not advised for medical reasons
- Severe learning disabilities and the youth is unable to understand the study protocol
- Specific psychiatric disorders including any eating disorder, psychosis
- Severe challenging behavior or other needs requiring constant one to one support
Sites / Locations
- Haukeland University HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Feasibility testing
The feasibility trial, aims to assess the feasibility of the intervention, including assessment of acceptability and outcome measures. Twenty youths with anxiety and/or depressive symptoms will be recruited to the intervention. Physical activity will be measured using the Actigraph GT3X+ monitor at baseline and post-intervention. Outcome measures concerning symptom change will be assessed (anxiety and depression). Semi-structured qualitative interview with participants, caregivers and referring specialists will help identify possible contextual and practical factors associated with delivery of the intervention and explore acceptability of assessment procedures, the intervention, and perceived benefits and barriers to participation.