Exercise to Treat Depression in Individuals With Coronary Heart Disease
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Some individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD) suffer from depression and use
antidepressant medications to reduce symptoms. However, preliminary research has shown that
exercise may be a more effective way to treat depression in these individuals. The purpose of
this study is to evaluate the effects of exercise in reducing depression and improving heart
function in individuals with CHD.