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The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between PA levels and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and impulsivity in patients with GD. An observational study was conducted with 62 adults diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria, recruited from AJUPAREVA (Valladolid, Spain). PA was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Personality trails where evaluated with CEPER III, impulsivity with the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) and the Plutchik Impulsivity Scale, and anxiety and depression with the Hamilton Anxiety (HAM-A) and Depression (HAM-D) scales. Participants were predominantly male (91.5%) and reported moderate-to-high PA levels. No significant differences were found in total impulsivity across PA levels; however, motor impulsivity was higher in highly active individuals, while non-planning impulsivity was greater in those with low PA. Anxiety and depression were highly prevalent (~65%) with no significant associations with PA. 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