Table 1.
Characteristics of Participants
| Characteristic | MDD Mean (sd) | HC Mean (sd) |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Age (years) | 39 (10) | 37 (13) |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 25 (4) | 25 (4) |
| Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression Total | 13 (4) | 1 (1) |
| Beck Depression Inventory Total | 27 (8) | 1 (2) |
| Brief Symptom Inventory Depression Total | 2 (1) | 0 (0) |
| Brief Symptom Inventory Anxiety Total | 1 (1) | 0 (0) |
| Beck Anxiety Inventory Total | 17 (9) | 3 (6) |
| Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale Total | 147 (35) | 95 (20) |
| IGF-1 (ng/mL) | ||
| Pre-Exercise | 210 (53) | 226 (51) |
| Post-Exercise | 221 (53) | 237 (53) |
| Sex | n (Percentage) | n (Percentage) |
| Male | 59 (40) | 14 (9) |
| Female | 54 (37) | 20 (14) |
| Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression Total | ||
| Mild (8–16) | 86 (63) | |
| Moderate (17+) | 17 (12) | |
| Antidepressant Use | ||
| SSRI | 21(14) | |
| Other | 22 (15) | |
| MDD w/no use | 70 (48) | |
| Activity Level | ||
| Inactive | 25 (22) | |
| Minimally Active | 64 (57) | |
| HEPA | 23 (21) | |
Note: HAM-D categories based on the 17-item version, n=173 - see exclusionary criteria. HEPA: Health Enhancing Physical Activity. Inactive (0 – 599 MET min/wk), Minimally Active (600 – 2999 MET min/wk), HEPA (3000+ MET min/wk). Activity Level analysis included only individuals with MDD (n=112). All means and standard deviations rounded to the nearest whole number.