Optimizing exercise for the treatment of anxiety
Are you eligible to participate in this study?
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions: Generalized Anxiety Disorder; Social Anxiety Disorder; Panic Disorder
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Age: Between 18 - 65 Years
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Gender: Male or Female
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Other Inclusion Criteria:
- Primary psychiatric diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, or panic disorder
- Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 score of >=23
- Currently sedentary
- Body mass index <= 35
- Able and willing to provide informed consent
You may not be eligible for this study if the following are true:
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- Lifetime history of Bipolar I or II or any psychotic disorder
- Bulimia or anorexia in the past 6 months
- Substance use disorder in the past 3 months
- Current PTSD (past PTSD is allowed)
- High current suicide risk
- Risk for exercise according to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire with excluded active medical conditions including heart conditions, lung disease, bone/joint problems, or seizures
- Women who are currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the duration of the study
- Participation in concurrent evidence-based therapy
- Participants on psychiatric medication must be on a stable dose for >=8 weeks prior
- Participants taking beta blockers will be excluded due to their effects on heart rate
- Current substance abuse or positive urine toxicology screen
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