Objective To estimate the efficacy of exercise on depressive symptoms compared with non-
active control groups and to determine the moderating effects of exercise on depression and …

Objectives There is growing interest in the use of exercise in the treatment of depression. A
number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated a reduction in depressive …

Previous meta‐analyses investigating the effect of exercise on depression have included
trials where the control condition has been categorized as placebo despite the fact that this …

Background Whilst previous meta-analyses have demonstrated that control group
responses (CGRs) can negatively influence antidepressant efficacy, no such meta-analysis …

Several meta-analyses examining the effects of exercise on depression have been criticized
for including studies of poor methodological integrity. More recent meta-analyses addressed …

Objective To assess the comparative effectiveness of exercise, antidepressants and their
combination for alleviating depressive symptoms in adults with non-severe depression …

Background Exercise may be a promising target for depression interventions. However,
evidence for a beneficial effect of exercise interventions on the prevention of depression …

Objectives To assess the benefits and harms of exercise in patients with depression. Design
Systematic review Data sources Bibliographical databases were searched until 20 June …

Objective To synthesise the evidence on the effects of physical activity on symptoms of
depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adult populations. Design Umbrella …

The effects of exercise on depression have been a source of contentious debate. Meta-
analyses have demonstrated a range of effect sizes. Both inclusion criteria and …