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This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
The InMotion study tests a new way to treat depression in people who have had a traumatic brain injury and are not getting enough physical activity. A mental health coach will work with you by video call to help you gradually increase your exercise to a healthy level — about 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous activity. The study will compare people who get this coaching right away with people who wait 12 weeks to see whether the coaching really helps reduce depression.
Depression is very common after traumatic brain injury, and many people struggle to be physically active during recovery. Research shows that regular exercise can help treat depression in healthy people, but we don't yet know if this kind of exercise coaching works specifically for people dealing with both brain injury and depression.
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If you are chosen for the intervention group, you will have 8 video coaching sessions over 12 weeks with a mental health provider trained in exercise motivation. Sessions will be scheduled during weeks 1–4, 6, 8, 10, and 12, lasting 30–90 minutes each. You will wear a Fitbit activity tracker to track your daily movement, which your coach will review with you to set goals and celebrate progress. If you are in the wait-list group, you will continue with your usual care for 12 weeks, then get the chance to do the coaching program afterward.
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