Clinical trials: Exercise Behavior
Prevention
Using Physical Tracking to Predict Sunburn
Recreational UV exposure is associated with every form of skin cancer and individuals who engage in more physical activity have a higher prevalence of sunburn, a proximal biomarker of melanoma risk, perhaps explaining why…
- Trial name
- NCT04977700
- Testing
- Intervention Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Parkinson's Disease
Exercise and Cognitive Training in Parkinson's Disease
This study compares the effects treadmill exercise, computerized cognitive training, or the combination of the two on executive function, dual-task performance, and performance on several Instrumental Activities of Daily Living…
- Trial name
- NCT01156714
- Testing
- Treadmill training with aerobic exercise, Memory training with computerized memory program, Combination of treadmill training and computerized memory
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Osteoarthritis, Knee
STepped Exercise Program for Knee OsteoArthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic conditions and a leading cause of disability among Veterans. Although exercise is known to improve pain, physical abilities, and other outcomes for patients who have knee…
- Trial name
- STEP-KOA (NCT02653768)
- Testing
- Stepped Exercise Program, Arthritis Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 345 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Depression
Adding Exercise to Antidepressant Medication Treatment for Depression
This study will assess the effectiveness of an exercise program in improving antidepressant medication treatment for individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD).
- Trial name
- TREAD (NCT00076258)
- Testing
- SSRI + LD, SSRI + PHD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Obesity, Sedentary
Effects of Obesity and Physical Inactivity on Pregnancy Outcomes
Regular maternal physical activity leads to the delivery of lighter, leaner infants. Higher birth weights and childhood obesity are both strong predictors for adult obesity, suggesting that the impact of maternal physical…
- Trial name
- NCT02039414
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Sedentary Lifestyle, Risk of Disability
The LIFE Study - Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders
Based upon promising results from a pilot study among 424 sedentary older adults who were randomized to a physical activity intervention or a successful aging health education intervention, a Phase 3 multi-center randomized…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Risk of Disability, Aging
- Trial name
- LIFE (NCT01072500)
- Testing
- Physical Activity, Successful Aging
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,635 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Cardiac Arrest, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
Family-Authored ICU Diaries to Reduce Fear in Patients Experiencing a Cardiac Arrest (FAID Fear)
The present study will: Aim 1: Enroll 15 family members of CA patients to (a) pilot recruitment procedures, (b) estimate retention, and (c) assess acceptability of study procedures.
- Trial name
- FAID Fear (NCT05144477)
- Testing
- FAID Fear Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Osteoporosis, Obesity
Breastfeeding and Exercise for Healthy Infants and Postpartum Moms Too!
Approximately 8 million American women suffer from osteoporosis, and one out of every two women over the age of 50 will have an osteoporotic-related fracture in their lifetime (42).
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Obesity, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- BEHIP (NCT00966381)
- Testing
- Exercise and weight loss intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Diabetes, Physical Activity
Improving Neuropathy and Mobility in People With Early Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to determine if an individually tailored diet and physical enhancement program can improve mobility, physical activity, and neuropathy in people with early diabetes.
- Trial name
- INMED (NCT00780559)
- Testing
- Tailored Diet and Physical Activity, Standard of Care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Knee Osteoarthritis
Wearable Sensors in Knee OA
This is a single-arm clinical trial to investigate the outcome of exercise-based physical therapy in people with knee osteoarthritis through the use of wearable sensors.
- Trial name
- WESENS-OA (NCT04243096)
- Testing
- Exercise-based Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer, Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Home-based Exercise Intervention for Patients With Metastatic Prostate Cancer
This single arm, multi-site pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility of recruiting and adherence to a 12 week home-based exercise intervention to be conducted in men with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT03672396
- Testing
- Home-based exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Exercise and Weight Loss in PAD
This study is designed to examine the added benefits of weight loss to an exercise program in older obese Veterans with peripheral arterial disease.
- Trial name
- Action3 (NCT02607033)
- Testing
- Exercise, Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Parkinson Disease
Exercise and Parkinson's: Comparing Interventions and Exploring Neural Mechanisms
Parkinson disease (PD) is characterized by substantial disability and reduced quality of life, both of which can be attributed in large part to difficulties with walking.
- Trial name
- NCT01768832
- Testing
- Treadmill, Tango, Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Type 1 Diabetes
Three-way, Cross-over Closed-loop Exercise Study
Blood glucose control systems that utilize both insulin and glucagon to manage blood sugar are paving the way to revolutionize the management of this disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02241889
- Testing
- Insulin pump therapy, Closed-loop Artificial Pancreas Controller
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) Patients Undergoing Induction Chemotherapy
Fatigue, reduced quality of life and declines in physical function are common in patients undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
- Trial name
- NCT01170598
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Osteoporotic Fractures, Spinal Fractures
Build Better Bones With Exercise
The long-term goal of our research team is to conduct a large multicentre study to evaluate whether tailored home exercise can prevent fractures in high-risk individuals.
- Trial name
- B3E (NCT01761084)
- Testing
- Exercise and behaviour change strategies
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Prediabetes, Overweight
FRESH Study (Fitness, Relaxation and Eating to Stay Healthy)
To examine whether a lifestyle program results in weight loss and thereby delays or prevents progression of pre-diabetes to diabetes, we propose a pilot randomized controlled trial of 6 weeks duration with 30 participants held at…
- Trial name
- FRESH (NCT01636258)
- Testing
- Stress Management, Diet, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Prevention Through Exercise
The purpose of this study is to learn about the possible benefits of aerobic exercise in controlling or reducing the amount of amyloid present in the brain, reducing changes in brain structure that may lead to Alzheimer's Disease…
- Trial name
- APEx (NCT02000583)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center