Research Article

Exercise for Adolescents with Depressive Disorders: A Feasibility Study

Table 1

Demographic characteristics of participants at baseline.

Baseline demographics( )

Age 13–17 years, , SD = (1.4)
Sex
 Males4
 Females9
Race
 Caucasian 7 (54%)
 African American 3 (23%)
 Biracial/MultiEthnic 2 (15%)
 Hispanic1 (8%)
Medical diagnoses
 Major depressive disorder 11 (85%)
 Depressive disorder NOS 2 (15%)
Co-morbid diagnoses
 Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder 2 (15%)
 Anxiety disorder, NOS 2 (15%)
Medications
 None 7 (54%)
 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor 5 (38.5%)
  Fluoxetine 4 (30%)
  Sertraline 1 (8%)
 Stimulants (also on SSRIs) 3 (23%)
Body mass index—CDC category
 Healthy weight 2 (23%)
 Overweight 5 (38.5%)
 Obese 5 (38.5%)