Evaluation of Depression In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (EDIC)

May 27, 2014 updated by: Prof. Eugenio Aguglia, University Hospital, Catania

Evaluation of Depression In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: a Longitudinal Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background:

Several clinical studies show high rates of anxiety and depressive disorders in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), that suggest common underlying pathogenetic mechanisms of COPD and depressive disorders. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise, proposed in the context of pulmonary rehabilitation, in a sample of COPD depressed patients without psychopharmacological treatment, through the correlation of some psychopathological variables and physical/pneumological parameters.

Methods:

The investigators have designed an observational longitudinal trial. The trial will be prospective 6-weeks randomized clinical study to evaluate the impact of aerobic exercise on depressive symptoms in 154 patient affected by COPD and depression, assessed by Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS). The investigators will also monitor anxiety, quality of life and neurocognitive function.

Outcome measures:

The investigators compare the variation of HDRS total score, as primary outcome measure, in two groups (A, B) of COPD depressed patients matched for: COPD status; depressive status; age; gender. Only the participants randomized in study group A will receive a 6-weeks aerobic exercise intervention.

Statistical analysis:

All tests are two-tailed and a p value 0.05 was considered significant. The difference between the two groups will be evaluated with Student's T test for normally distributed data, and with Mann-Whitney's U test, for those with not normal distribution. The normality of distribution will be evaluated with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Any correlations among the variables under evaluation will be assessed by Spearman r correlation. Variables will be compared using the Chi-squared test or Fisher exact test for categorical variables.

Discussion:

There is a strong correlation between physical activity and mental health. Several data have suggested that aerobic exercise shows significant effects, comparable to pharmacotherapy and to psychotherapy, on reducing depressive symptomatology. The goal of our study is to propose an effective intervention to reduce the risk of severe depression in this special population, evaluating the variation of HDRS total score after the aerobic exercise intervention.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

154

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Diagnosis of COPD and depression, eligibility to perform pulmonary rehabilitation according to ATS and ERS guidelines.

Exclusion Criteria:

indication to restoring treatment of airway patency and current psychopharmacological treatment (including sleeping-pills).

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Aerobic exercise
A six week aerobic exercise intervention in COPD depressed population.
Other: Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise intervention consists of lower (treadmill and cyclette) and upper arts (arm ergometer Davenbike®) training, as well as calisthenic exercises with increasing intensity from a minimum of 80% to a maximum workload for lower arts in a minimum time.
No Intervention: Control sample
Only participants randomized in the arm named "Aerobic exercise" will receive a six weeks aerobic exercise intervention.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
variation of HDRS total score
Time Frame: 6 weeks after intervention phase
we compare the variation of HDRS total score, as primary outcome measure, in two groups (A, B) of COPD depressed patients matched for: COPD status; depressive status; age; gender. Only the participants randomized in study group A will receive a 6-weeks aerobic exercise intervention.
6 weeks after intervention phase

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
daily functioning assessment
Time Frame: 6 weeks after intervention phase
Evaluation of potential benefits on: anxiety symptoms, cognitive features, daily physical function (related to physical performances and/or to psychopathological dimensions) and quality of life.
6 weeks after intervention phase

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Hospital, Catania

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Eugenio Aguglia, Prof., UOPI of psychiatry - Department of clinical and molecular biomedicine - AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele. Via S. Sofia, 78 - 95124 Catania, Italy
  • Principal Investigator: Giuseppe Minutolo, MD, PhD, UOPI of psychiatry - Department of clinical and molecular biomedicine - AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele. Via S. Sofia, 78 - 95124 Catania, Italy
  • Principal Investigator: Giuseppe Catalfo, MD, UOPI of psychiatry - Department of clinical and molecular biomedicine - AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele. Via S. Sofia, 78 - 95124 Catania, Italy
  • Principal Investigator: Francesca Magnano S. Lio, MD, UOPI of psychiatry - Department of clinical and molecular biomedicine - AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele. Via S. Sofia, 78 - 95124 Catania, Italy
  • Principal Investigator: Nunzio Crimi, Prof., Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic - Department of clinical and molecular biomedicine - AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele. Via S. Sofia, 78 - 95124 Catania, Italy

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2015

Study Completion (Anticipated)

November 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 22, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 27, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

May 28, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 28, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 27, 2014

Last Verified

May 1, 2014

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • UHCatania

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