Clinical trials: Fitness Testing
Perioperative/Postoperative Complications, Aerobic Capacity
SHAPE Test for Preoperative Risk Stratification
This study is looking at whether a simplified exercise test called the SHAPE-HF cardiopulmonary testing system can be used before surgery in older adults.
- Trial name
- SHAPEPAT (NCT05743673)
- Testing
- Shape II
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 371 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Physical Fitness, Aerobic Capacity
Validity of a New Taekwondo-Specific Field Test in Sub-Elite Athletes
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a new taekwondo-specific field test (TSFT) is a valid way to measure the fitness of taekwondo athletes.
- Conditions
- Physical Fitness, Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07876999
- Testing
- Taekwondo-Specific Field Test, 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test, Wingate Anaerobic Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Calibre vs. COSMED
This study evaluates agreement between the Calibre device and the COSMED Quark CPET system for measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness parameters during maximal exercise testing in adults aged 18-55 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07596108
- Testing
- COSMED Quark CPET metabolic cart, Calibre Biometrics
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Aging
Bedside Tests of Cardiorespiratory Fitness
A study of 64 older adults over the age of 65y to assess the utility of patient characteristics and bedside measures of physical function and muscle size to predict cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Trial name
- NCT06062784
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Assessing Inherited Markers of Metabolic Syndrome in the Young
The AIMM Young study is a collaboration between Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) and colleges/universities nationwide--currently including Howard University (HU), East Carolina University (ECU), and University of…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity
- Trial name
- AIMMY (NCT00966407)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eric Hoffman
Obesity
Test of an Intervention to Increase Physical Activity Among School Children
The specific aims of this study are to: 1) evaluate the impact of a novel intervention delivered via school-based physical education (PE) on adolescents who have a high sensitivity to exercise-induced negative affect; 2)…
- Trial name
- NCT01876602
- Testing
- feeling states exercise intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Change in Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO₂Max)
The 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test Provides Superior Sport-Specific Sensitivity to Treadmill Testing in Elite Female Footballers
This study compares the acute aerobic, metabolic, and threshold-related physiological responses elicited by the 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test (30-15IFT) and a treadmill-based incremental running test in elite female football…
- Trial name
- NCT07193108
- Testing
- 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Pregnancy, Postpartum
HIIT vs MICT During Pregnancy and Health and Birth Outcomes in Mothers and Children
Regular exercise during pregnancy and postpartum leads to health benefits for mother and child. Inactivity during pregnancy and after delivery is now treated as risky behavior.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Postpartum, Childbirth, Health Status
- Trial name
- HIIT MAMA (NCT05009433)
- Testing
- High intensity interval training program for pregnant women, Moderate intensity continuous training program for pregnant women, Standard obstetric care with extended education on healthy lifestyle
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Chronic Heart Failure, Coronary Disease
Role of Endothelial Function, Muscular Fitness and Metabolism in Functional Activity in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
Shortness of breath, fatigue, and exercise intolerance are clinical symptoms of chronic heart failure (CHF). Recent studies suggested that peripheral impairment was the major cause of clinical symptoms, and mechanism may be…
- Conditions
- Chronic Heart Failure, Coronary Disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- NCT01139086
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Athletic Performance
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Physiological Responses in Alpine Skiers
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on anaerobic performance and cardiorespiratory responses in alpine skiing athletes.
- Trial name
- HIIT-ALP (NCT07904481)
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Regular Alpine Skiing and Strength Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TUNC ILCIN
Epilepsy, Functional Neurological Disorder
EXercise-induced PhysioLogical Adaptations In Neurological Disorders
The goal of this study is to investigate how a one-time exercise session influences different parameters of brain function in people with neurological diseases compared to healthy volunteers.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Functional Neurological Disorder, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
- Trial name
- EXPLAIN (NCT07883720)
- Testing
- Acute Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Healthy, Obese
Reference Values of Aerobic Fitness in the Contemporary Paediatric Population
In most pediatric medical conditions, tremendous progress in pediatrics has significantly improved the overall prognosis and transferred the mortality from childhood to adulthood.
- Trial name
- SAIN&NORMES (NCT04876209)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 950 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Healthy Adults
Normative Data for Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Healthy Adults
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a physical attribute which represents how effectively various bodily systems work together to transport and utilize oxygen to support muscular activity during prolonged, rhythmic, large-muscle…
- Trial name
- NDFCFIHAUTQCST (NCT07275619)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Metabolic Health
Validation of a Novel Incremental Step Test for Assessment of Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Ventilatory Thresholds in Adults
The purpose of this single-group diagnostic validation and test-retest reliability study is to determine whether a novel Incremental Step Test (IST) can accurately assess cardiorespiratory fitness and ventilatory thresholds in…
- Conditions
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Metabolic Health, Cardiac Function, Pulmonary Function
- Trial name
- VALID-IST (NCT07829003)
- Testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test, Incremental Step Test
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heriot-Watt University
Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes
Military Health and Nutrition Examination Study
The Military Health and Nutrition Examination Study (MHANES) is a Department of Defense funded study conducted by Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Dyslipidemias, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- MHANES (NCT06380322)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 648 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Memory Impairment
Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Improvement by Resveratrol (resVida) and Fruitflow-II (CCIRF-II)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Fruitflow-II, Resveratrol (resVida), alone or in combination, are effective in the treatment of memory problems in adult patients with memory impairment.
- Trial name
- CCIRF-II (NCT01766180)
- Testing
- Fruitflow-II, resVida
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neurolgy Institute for Brain Health and Fitness
Aging
The Entorhinal Cortex and Aerobic Exercise in Aging
The overall goal of this study is to examine how regular exercise affects brain function, spatial memory, and virtual navigation. Participation in this research study will take approximately 4 months.
- Trial name
- ECE (NCT02775760)
- Testing
- Cardiovascular endurance, Strength, balance, and flexibility
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Prehypertension (Elevated Blood Pressure) or Hypertension, Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions
Evaluation of Physical Fitness and Hemodynamics Across a Diverse Population
In this study, investigators will use the IFT 30-15 test, a six-minute walking test, and a treadmill test to assess the participants' cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Trial name
- ACT-ON-s1 (NCT06669715)
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ljubljana
Healthy Adults
Normative Values For Physical Fitness
Physical fitness is a critical determinant of functional independence, disease prevention, and overall health. While global normative values for various fitness parameters exist, cultural, demographic, and ethnic differences…
- Trial name
- NCT07574424
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Physical Fitness
Speed-based and Mechanical Work Considered HIIT for Football Referees
Majority of the existing studies on the high intensity training of referees are heart rate-based prescription. It is probably the most commonly measured physiological marker used to control or measure exercise intensity in the…
- Trial name
- NCT05682430
- Testing
- Heart rate based HIIT, VIFT speed-based HIIT with mechanical work
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia