Compares two high-intensity exercise programs for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Compares standard and brief high-intensity training in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Exercise Therapy in Mental Disorders-study
Key facts
- Where
- Bergen, NorwaySee the site
Where in Norway
- Haukeland University HospitalBergen, NorwayTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Haukeland University Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT06313918
- Record updated
- 30 December 2025
- Original description
The study will compare standard high-intensity training with brief high-intensity training in people with schizophrenia-spectrum or bipolar disorder. The overall aim is to determine which of the two is superior in a long-term perspective.Read full original descriptionShow less
Exercise Therapy in Mental Disorders-study
The study will compare standard high-intensity training with brief high-intensity training in people with schizophrenia-spectrum or bipolar disorder. The overall aim is to determine which of the two is superior in a long-term perspective.
Inclusion: ICD-10 schizophrenia-spectrum disorder (F2); ICD-10 bipolar disorder (F3); Capacity to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Life threatening or terminal medical conditions; Contra-indication for exercise training and testing according to the American College of Sports Medicine specifications; Not able to carry out intervention or test procedures; Current pregnancy; Mothers less than 6 months post-partum.