DeLLITE Depression in late life: an intervention trial of exercise. Design and recruitment of a randomised controlled trial

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DeLLITE Depression in late life: an intervention trial of exercise. Design and recruitment of a randomised controlled trial

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Abstract Background Physical activity shows potential in combating the poor outcomes associated with depression in older people. Meta-analyses show gaps in the research with poor trial design compromising certainty in conclusions and few programmes showing sustained effects. Methods/design The Depression in Late Life: an Intervention Trial of Exercise (DeLLITE) is a 12 month randomised controlled trial of a physical activity intervention to increase functional status in people aged 75 years a...

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2008-05-01

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Keeling Sally / Peri Kathy / Hatcher Simon / Elley C Raina / Dowell Tony / Kolt Gregory S / Hayman Karen J / Moyes Simon A / Falloon Karen / Kerse Ngaire / Robinson Elizabeth / Parsons John / Wiles Janine / Arroll Bruce

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BMC Geriatrics

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/8/12

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Geriatrics

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