40
Participants
Start Date
September 1, 2023
Primary Completion Date
June 1, 2025
Study Completion Date
June 1, 2025
ActiveCBT
Participants will complete a standardized 30-minute aerobic exercise session on a stationary bicycle prior to therapy. Supervised exercise sessions will consist of steady-state exercise at a moderate intensity corresponding to a '13' or 'somewhat hard' rating of perceived exertion. Continuous monitoring of heart rate, resistance/load, and RPE will occur throughout exercise. To closely match the groups, participants will also view 30-minute nature videos while exercising.
CalmCBT
Participants will view one of 8 standardized 30-minute nature videos while resting quietly prior to therapy. These are emotionally neutral videos and will allow for participants in both groups to have the same amount of attention and contact time.
Iowa State University, Ames
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIH
Iowa State University
OTHER