Clinical trials: Everyday Activities
Hypertension, Diet, Mediterranean
Analysis of Bioparametric Measures for Correlating Daily Habits and Reducing Blood Pressure
To study the effects of the use of a mobile application plus recommendations based on a Mediterranean diet on the intake of micronutrients from natural sources (not drugs) on health indicators, cardiovascular parameters (blood…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Diet, Mediterranean, Cardiovascular Diseases, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT04828655
- Testing
- Use of a mobile application based on machine learning with the aim of improving health and body composition parameters.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alicante
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
The Relationship Between Functional Exercise Capacity, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Trunk Control, Balance and Activities of Daily Living in Individuals With Cerebral Palsi
Cerebral palsy (CP) causes problems in posture, movement, breathing, postural control and balance in individuals. This work; This study was conducted to examine the relationship between functional exercise capacity, respiratory…
- Trial name
- NCT05682079
- Testing
- TCMS, PEDİ, respiration, GMFCS,PBS,functional capacity
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nursena Güçlü
Risk Reduction Behavior
What is in Fact the Contribution of Reducing Time Spent in Sedentary Behaviors on Daily Energy Expenditure? A Doubly Labeled Water Study
The main purposes of this randomized cross-over trial are to test if a 3h/day reduction of time spent in sedentary behaviour (SB) through breaking up hourly and shifting it for standing and walking behaviours would substantially…
- Trial name
- NCT02007681
- Testing
- Reduction of sedentary time by breaking it with low intensity physical activity
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Lisbon
Accidental Fall, Frailty
Implementing CAPABLE in PSH
This pilot project seeks to implement an intervention known as CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place-Advancing Better Living for Elders) for formerly homeless adults living in permanent supportive housing.
- Conditions
- Accidental Fall, Frailty, Depression, Activities of Daily Living
- Trial name
- NCT04076319
- Testing
- CAPABLE: Community Aging in Place-Advancing Better Living for Elders
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Measurement Properties of 5iTUG, Physical Disability
Evaluation of the Measurement Properties of a 5 Time Repeated Instrumented Timed Up and Go (5iTUG)
In order to tailor interventions, objective assessments of physical function is needed. A limitation of several of today's clinical assessments is that they require too much time and/or space.
- Conditions
- Measurement Properties of 5iTUG, Physical Disability, Balance, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- 5iTUG (NCT03769220)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Robert Bosch Gesellschaft für Medizinische Forschung mbH (RBMF)
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Protrusion
Lumbar Kinematics in People With the Low Back Pain
This study evaluates the effect of lumbar disc herniation on kinematics in the lumbopelvic region during daily living activities.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Disc Herniation, Protrusion, Extrusion of Migrated Disc, Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT04417855
- Testing
- G-Walk
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Activities of Daily Living
Validation of the NeuroTec Loft
The progression of neurodegenerative disorders and the increasing number of elderly people intensifies the need of institutional care, which contrasts with the desire of most elderly and patients to live independently at home.
- Conditions
- Neurodegenerative Diseases, Activities of Daily Living, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT04793555
- Testing
- Monitoring by unobtrusive sensors
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Physical Activity
Pedal@Work: A Worksite Wellness Program
The primary aim of this pilot study is to test the efficacy of a worksite intervention for reducing daily sedentary time and improving risk factors for cardiometabolic disease (e.g., measures of adiposity, anthropometrics…
- Trial name
- Pedal@Work (NCT01371084)
- Testing
- Pedal@Work Worksite Wellness, Pedal@Work
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Heart Rate, All-day Steps
Assessing the Effect of Cool Roofs on Health Using Smartwatches in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Ambient air temperatures in Africa, have broken record highs in 2024. Solutions are needed to build heat resilience in communities and adapt to increasing heat from climate change.
- Conditions
- Heart Rate, All-day Steps, Distance Walked, Active Minutes
- Trial name
- REFLECT (NCT06842641)
- Testing
- Cool roof
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population
Physical Inactivity
Tele-video to Improve Daily Activity 2.0
In this Phase 1 pilot study, the investigators will test the feasibility of pairing a social network-based approach with a 6-week Occupational Therapist (OT)-led intervention administered remotely to increase physical function…
- Trial name
- T-VIDA-2 (NCT07421999)
- Testing
- A remote social network-based occupational therapy intervention to address physical function, activity and pain in affordable senior housing.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Iron Deficiency
Improving Iron Levels in Female Endurance, Intermittent, and Power/Strength Athletes Aged 16-35
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if different types and doses of oral iron supplements can improve iron levels, athletic performance, and gut health in young female athletes with low iron stores.
- Trial name
- FeSc2 (NCT06942208)
- Testing
- Low-dose iron (ferrous sulfate), Yeast-bound iron (ferrous sulfate), High-dose iron (ferrous sulfate)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Healthy
Effect of Daily Consumption of a Novel Biscuit Enriched With Edible Mushrooms, on Intestinal Health-related Parameters
The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of dietary intervention that includes the daily consumption of a novel biscuit (enriched with the selected mushrooms rich in β-glucans) on gut health related parameters of healthy…
- Trial name
- FUNglucan (NCT04759625)
- Testing
- Novel biscuit enriched with mushroom powder containing 3g of β-glucans
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harokopio University
Obesity
Effects of Concurrent Training on Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Obese Individuals
Ample evidence demonstrates the beneficial role of physical activity combined with a structured dietary plan to counteract obesity.
- Trial name
- CONCOB (NCT05768581)
- Testing
- Concurrent Training, Strength Training, Aerobic training
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Functional Decline, Aging
GRACE: Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a collaborative model of team care as compared to usual care in improving functional outcomes among community-dwelling low-income older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00182962
- Testing
- Geriatric Resources for Assessment & Care of Elders (GRACE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Access-H20: Sensor-driven Smart Faucet
The objective of the SBIR Phase II study is to evaluate the updated Access-H2O™ system, a sensor-driven smart faucet developed during the Phase I SBIR project, to enhance independent drinking and grooming among individuals with…
- Trial name
- NCT07062796
- Testing
- Water Faucet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Old Dominion University
Frail Elderly
Effect of Hot Water Foot Bath on Daily Living Activities, Insomnia and Fatigue Levels in Frail Geriatric Individuals
Aim: A randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of hot water foot bath on daily living activities, sleep and fatigue levels in frail geriatric individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07048015
- Testing
- Hot Water Foot Bath
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Function
Combining Exercise and Cognitive Training to Improve Everyday Function
The purpose of this randomized, controlled, prospective study is to evaluate the benefits of combining aerobic exercise with cognitive training for optimizing cognitive function.
- Trial name
- EXACT (NCT01603784)
- Testing
- Intensive Exercise, Home Exercise, Cognitive Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Physical Activity, Aging
Motivating Videos to Encourage Cycling for Geriatric Rehabilitation
Motiview, an activity healthcare solution by Motitech, is finding solutions for elderly and people with dementia by reducing unnecessary emergency department visits, preventing falls/fall-injuries, improving management of complex…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Aging, Geriatrics
- Trial name
- NCT03394599
- Testing
- TheraTrainer + Motiview, TheraTrainer Only
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bruyère Health Research Institute.
Dementia
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia
Aim: The aim of this study is to reveal the effectiveness of cognitive stimulation therapy on activities of daily living, depression and life satisfaction in individuals with mild dementia living in nursing homes.
- Trial name
- NCT05514678
- Testing
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ejdane Coskun
Hydration, Dehydration
The Effect of Proprietary Water on Physiological and Perceptual Responses
The purpose of this study is to determine if drinking proprietary water (PW) during a standardized daily plan as compared to distilled water (control) and carbohydrate-electrolyte (CE) drink can improve hydration status over…
- Trial name
- NCT05451446
- Testing
- proprietary water, Active comparator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina