Clinical trials: Physical Activity in Adults
Healthy, Physically Inactive
Effect of Resistance Exercise on Physical and Psychological Factors
Physical inactivity is a key risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, negatively affecting emotional well-being by increasing psychological distress and reducing mental health.
- Trial name
- NCT06708325
- Testing
- Resistance Training Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monira Aldhahi
Neuromuscular Diseases
Measuring Physical Activity With ActivPal
This study measures the level of physical activity in participants with neuromuscular disorders. The patient wears a small button like meter on their leg for a period of 1 week every 6 months over a period of 3 years.
- Trial name
- Activpal (NCT06084026)
- Testing
- ActivPal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Aging
Effects of Dance on Reaction Time in Experienced Older Adults
Aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 6-month ballroom dance (3 times/wk) on physical fitness and reaction time in twenty- four experienced older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04680364
- Testing
- partnered dance
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Magna Graecia
Activity, Motor, Health Behavior
Benefits of VILPA in Young Adults
The goal of this clinicaltrial is to assess and compare isokinetic performance, surface electromyography, laboratory parameters, and cardiorespiratory function both before and after engaging in vigorous intermittent lifestyle…
- Trial name
- NCT06259370
- Testing
- Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xiao-dong Zhuang
Pre Diabetes
Diabetes Prevention Program in Youth
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of an out-of-school diabetes prevention program for youth (ages 7-15) with a family history of pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT03042936
- Testing
- Insulin Superheroes Club Curriculum
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
Cerebrovascular Regulation
Brain Blood Flow Responses at Rest and During Exercise
Tight regulation of brain blood flow is integral for delivery of oxygen and energy for survival. During childhood, the brain has a twofold higher metabolic requirement, thus requires greater blood flow to match this.
- Trial name
- NCT06142045
- Testing
- RespirACT RA-MR System
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Methods of Exercise in Children
Gas Exchange Kinetics and Work Load During Exercise
The purpose of this research study is to understand how different kinds of exercise affect the human body and the health of the heart and lungs.Participants will exercise in different protocols on a bicycle ergometer or…
- Trial name
- NCT03770507
- Testing
- Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Promoting Physical Activity In After-School Programs for Urban Adolescents
RATIONALE: Physical activity may lower the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying ways to increase physical activity in urban adolescents who attend after-school programs.
- Trial name
- NCT00301158
- Testing
- exercise intervention, counseling intervention, educational intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montclair State University
Cerebral Palsy
Functional Exercise Training in Cerebral Palsy: Follow Up
The goal of this cross-sectional study is to compare able-bodied peers to adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy (CP) who have been regularly performing high-intensity functional training for almost two years.
- Trial name
- FITCP (NCT05859360)
- Testing
- Physical performance and cardiovascular health measures
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Basel
Malaria,Falciparum
Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Plasmodium Falciparum Transmission-reducing Activity of Monoclonal Antibody TB31F in Mali
Mali faces a significant challenge with malaria, particularly among its younger population. While existing measures like seasonal chemoprevention and vaccination have shown efficacy, further innovations are necessary to combat…
- Trial name
- NCT06413108
- Testing
- TB31F, Normal saline
- Where
- Mali
- Volunteers
- 167 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Mental Health, Social Interaction
PeerScreen Trial - Reducing Screen Media Use in Peer-groups of Young People
The purpose of the PeerScreen trial is to investigate whether reducing screen media use affects mental health, social interaction, sleep, physical activity, heart rate variability, and behavioral patterns in young people aged 13…
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Social Interaction, Sleep, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT07531290
- Testing
- Screen media reduction
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Sickle Cell Anemia
Longitudinal Changes in Exercise Capacity in Children and Young Adults With Sickle Cell Anemia
The purpose of this study is to use comprehensive exercise testing to examine longitudinal changes in exercise capacity over a 2 year period in children and young adults with sickle cell anemia.
- Trial name
- NCT01558076
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Walking Mesh
Smart Sock for Monitoring Walking and Supporting Physical Activity in Older Adults
The goal of this randomized feasibility clinical trial is to learn whether a low-cost smart sock and mobile application can be used safely, reliably, and comfortably to support gradual walking activity in adults aged 60 years and…
- Trial name
- NCT07902102
- Testing
- Low-Cost Smart Sock and Older-Adult Mobile Application, Standard Individual Walking Plan
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Physical Fitness in Older Adults, Exercise Program
"Bliib Fit - Mach Mit!" in Residential Care Facilities
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn, if the video-based exercise program "Bliib fit - mach mit!" can be used to improve physical fitness in older adults living in residential care facilities.
- Trial name
- NCT06738186
- Testing
- Video-based exercise program, Caregiver-led activation program
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
Psychophysiologic Reaction
Self-paced High-intensity Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training in Young Adults
Study will be randomized clinical trial. Data will be collected from non probability convenient sampling technique. Total 26 participants from Pakistan Sports Board will be selected and randomly allocated in two different groups…
- Trial name
- NCT05532839
- Testing
- High intensity interval training, Moderate intensity continuous training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Bereavement, Depressive Disorder
Consequences of Conjugal Bereavement in Adults
Bereavement refers to the expected reactions and sadness associated with the loss of a loved one. It has been reported that the loss of a spouse is rated as the major life stressor among survivors of varying ages and diverse…
- Conditions
- Bereavement, Depressive Disorder, Immunologic Disease, Mental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00001659
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Healthy, Overweight
Examining the Longitudinal Relationship Between Sleep and Weight Gain in College Students
This two-year prospective, observational study examines the relationship between habitual short sleep and weight gain, as well as the association between habitual short sleep and behaviors that put people at risk of weight gain.
- Trial name
- STARLIT (NCT04100967)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oakland University
Muscle Damage, Oxidative Stress
Iron Supplementation and Eccentric Exercise
Iron supplementation is very common in athletes, probably due to its catalytic role on the oxygen transport and optimal function of oxidative enzymes and proteins during exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT02374619
- Testing
- Iron supplement Resoferon Ferrous Sulfate
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Infections, Meningococcal
Combined Study - Phase 3b MenB Long Term Persistence in Adolescents
The purpose/aim of this study is to assess 1) the long-term persistence (4 to 7.5 years after the last dose) of bactericidal activity following primary vaccination with rMenB+OMV NZ in adolescents [who previously participated in…
- Trial name
- NCT02446743
- Testing
- rMenB+OMV NZ (Meningococcal (Group B) multi component recombinant adsorbed vaccine)
- Where
- 12 sites in Australia, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 531 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Asthma in Children
The Effect of 10-Week Exercise Training on Children With Asthma
The goal of this research is to determine whether 10-weeks of exercise training can benefit asthmatic children and young adults with a history of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB).
- Trial name
- NCT03716219
- Testing
- Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine