ExerciseEnhances

This dataset originates from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (RCT) titled Sporten Versterkt, conducted between March 2020 and May 2024. The study evaluated the (cost-)effectiveness of structured exercise therapy in addition to treatment-as-usual (TAU) for adults diagnosed with depression. Participants were randomly assigned to either a TAU group or a TAU+exercise intervention group and were followed over time to assess changes in clinical, psychological, and functional outcomes.Data were collected at multiple time points using validated instruments and structured assessments, administered across three mental health care sites in the Netherlands: Radboud University Medical Center, Pro Persona, and GGNet. Variables in the dataset reflect a broad range of measures, including depressive symptomatology (IDS), rumination (RRS), self-esteem (RSES), motivation and energy (MEI), functioning (WHODAS), physical activity (METs and leisure activity), diagnostic status (SCID), and cognitive-emotional bias (Gotlib task). Demographic and treatment-related variables are also included (e.g., age, gender, comorbidity, medication use, therapy attendance, and time-related indicators).This collection is used to store raw data and documentation.