Digital interoceptive-enhanced exercise for young adults with depression: A randomized controlled trial.

J Affect DisordApr 21, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Yisheng Aku, Yanpeng Jin, Diyang Qu et al.

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This randomized controlled trial evaluated a digital intervention combining structured physical activity with interoceptive training in 46 young adults with mild to moderate depressive symptoms. The intervention led to a significant reduction in depressive symptoms at post-test, with an adjusted mean difference of 3.47. However, these improvements were not maintained at follow-up.

Key findings

  • The intervention group showed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms at post-test (adjusted mean difference = 3.47).
  • Secondary outcomes, including well-being and interoceptive ability, also improved at post-test.
  • Improvements in depressive symptoms were not sustained at one-month or three-month follow-up.

Why it matters

This study highlights the potential of integrating interoceptive training with physical activity to provide short-term relief from depressive symptoms in young adults, addressing a critical gap in scalable treatment options.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42025636

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