Clinical trials: Physical Exercise
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Treadmill Exercise and GM-CSF Study to Improving Functioning in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
The PROPEL study will test the hypothesis that GM-CSF combined with supervised treadmill exercise will significantly improve functional performance in patients with PAD more than GM-CSF alone or supervised treadmill exercise…
- Trial name
- PROPEL (NCT01408901)
- Testing
- Supervised Treadmill Exercise Therapy, Health education sessions (Control), granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Peripheral Neuropathy
Evaluation of an Exercise Intervention for Vincristine Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Pediatric Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to better understand whether or not children with ALL can complete an exercise program during treatment and whether or not that program may impact peripheral neuropathy.
- Trial name
- Exercise (NCT03430674)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Obesity, Atherosclerosis
Endothelial Dysfunction in Obese Children
The purpose of this study is to objectify the effect of diet and exercise on early markers of atherosclerosis in obese children.
- Trial name
- EDOC (NCT01461226)
- Testing
- Exercise training, Usual care
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
End Stage Renal Disease
Effects of Exercise and Improved Nitric Oxide Bioavailability on Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation
This project will examine if enhancing Nitric Oxide (NO) bioavailability increases the rates of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) maturation in end stage renal disease patients requiring vascular access for hemodialysis.
- Trial name
- NCT02164318
- Testing
- Handgrip training, Nitroglycerin ointment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Therapeutic Effect of Two Muscle Strengthening Programs in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Introduction: The patellofemoral pain syndrome (SPF) is one of the most frequent pathologies generated by the knee joint. Conservative treatment with physiotherapy exercises reduces pain and improves functional capacity in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04011436
- Testing
- Strengthening program
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Childhood Obesity
Physical Activity and Screen-Time Regulations in Childcare Centers - Aim 1
The goal of this project is to examine the physical activity and screen-time environment of licensed childcare centers before and after the enactment of new state regulations.
- Trial name
- Pause and Play (NCT02751788)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pediatric Obesity, Executive Function
Cognitive Aspects of Response to Treatment for Weight-related Health to Improve Eating and Exercise Earlier in Life
We plan to examine whether child and parental cognitive/executive function predict body composition outcomes and adherence to a 6-month protocol of Family-Based Behavioral Treatment (FBT), for pediatric obesity.
- Trial name
- CARTWHEEL (NCT03329300)
- Testing
- Family-based Behavioral Treatment (FBT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Brain Injury, Concussion
Sub-Threshold Exercise Treatment for Adolescents With Sports Related Concussion
Adolescents with concussion will be randomly assigned to a treatment group where they will receive sub-threshold exercise, or assigned to a placebo group where they will receive structured stretching exercises.
- Trial name
- NCT02710123
- Testing
- Sub-Threshold exercise prescription, Structured stretching prescription
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- University at Buffalo
Knee Osteoarthritis, Joint Diseases
Feasibility of a Wearable-enabled Intervention for Promoting Physical Activity in People Knee OA
Physical activity is an essential first-line treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, a 2013 systematic review found only 13% met the activity recommendation of 150 minutes or more per week.
- Trial name
- TRACK-OA (NCT02313506)
- Testing
- Education session, Fitbit Flex, and remote coaching by a PT, Same intervention with a 1 month delay
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Overweight, Obesity
ACTION PAC: Adolescents Committed to Improvement of Nutrition & Physical Activity
Using a previously created weight management program for adolescents, the intervention will be implemented through school-based health centers (SBHC) and will be delivered by SBHC providers trained in Motivational Interviewing.
- Trial name
- ACTION PAC (NCT02502383)
- Testing
- ACTION PAC, Communication with parents
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 991 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Obesity
A Primary Care Behavioral Approach for Addressing Childhood Overweight
The purpose of this study is to determine whether participation in a group-based health education curriculum is superior to receipt of standardized health educational materials for children who are overweight or at risk for…
- Trial name
- NCT00284557
- Testing
- Group-based behavioral intervention
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cystic Fibrosis
Clinical Effects of Exercise Program Added to Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of postural exercise program added to pulmonary rehabilitation program on quality of life, exercise tolerance and postural stability in children with Cystic Fibrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03295201
- Testing
- Active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBT), Postural Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B
An Institutional Pilot Study to Investigate Physical Activity Patterns in Boys With Hemophilia
This pilot project was developed to investigate subjective and objective data related to the patterns of physical activity participation among hemophilia patients (FVIII or FIX) between the ages of 5 and 18 years.
- Conditions
- Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, Factor VIII Deficiency, Factor IX Deficiency
- Trial name
- HEPS (NCT02199717)
- Testing
- Accelerometer
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Type 1 Diabetes
Accelerometer Use in the Prevention of Exercise-Associated Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes: Outpatient Exercise Protocol
Manually suspending an insulin pump at the beginning of aerobic exercise reduces the risk of exercise-associated hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
- Trial name
- NCT02047643
- Testing
- Computer algorithm to initiate pump suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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
Cardiovascular Disease Other, Physical Activity
Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Study
This study will adapt a physical activity lifestyle intervention to adolescent and emerging adult congenital heart disease (CHD) survivors with the primary goal of increasing physical activity levels.
- Trial name
- CHD-PALS (NCT03335475)
- Testing
- Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention, Physical Activity Monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Jamie Jackson
Obesity, Adolescent, Health Behavior
Health Literacy and Obesogenic Behaviors
The prevalence of adolescent behaviors that can lead to obesity are alarming, and reduced life expectancy is the future of America's youth if behavioral changes are not implemented to improve health and reduce the obesity burden.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Adolescent, Health Behavior, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Diet, Healthy
- Trial name
- HL-Squared (NCT04252677)
- Testing
- Obesity Prevention, Health Literacy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City University of New York, School of Public Health
Motor Performance, Physical Activity
A PATH (Promoting Activity and Trajectories of Health) for Children
Physical inactivity in children is a major public health risk factor and a health objective for the nation. This study aims to investigate the short- and long-term effects of a movement and physical activity program - the…
- Trial name
- PATH (NCT03189862)
- Testing
- Motor Skills Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 299 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial Infarction
Homebased Training With Telemonitoring Guidance in Low to Moderate Risk Patients Entering Cardiac Rehabilitation
Physical exercise training appears effective for low to moderate patients assigned to cardiac rehabilitation. However, adherence to cardiac rehabilitation is low and physical activity levels often drop after attending the last…
- Trial name
- FIT@Home (NCT01732419)
- Testing
- Home-based training, Centre-based training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Maxima Medical Center
Post Thrombotic Syndrome, Deep Vein Thrombosis
Physical Activity in Children at Risk of Post-thrombotic Sequelae (PACT)
'The PACT trial' is randomized pilot trial to demonstrate the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a personal "fitness tracker" to improve adherence to an activity regimen following an initial acute DVT in children.
- Trial name
- PACT (NCT03075761)
- Testing
- Fitbit, 30-minute education session
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center