Clinical trials: Functional Exercise Training
Obesity
Effects of a Short-term Aerobic Interval Exercise Program on Cardiac Fat and Function in Women With Obesity: A Pilot Study
The overall goal of this project is to the study the effects of an aerobic interval training program on cardiac fat, and its relationship to cardiac function using cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Trial name
- NCT04802005
- Testing
- Aerobic Interval Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Comparison of Different Training Programs on Cognitive Function
The goal of the project is to identify the most effective exercise modalities in terms of neuroprotective effects and FP improvement.
- Trial name
- NCT06682741
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Athletic Performance, Plyometric Exercise
A Randomized Crossover Study on Diverse Training Methods to Enhance University Athletes' Performance and Health
The goal of this randomized crossover study is to investigate the effects of plyometric training, functional training, and whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) on athletic performance and health in university…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Plyometric Exercise, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT06546605
- Testing
- Whole-Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (WB-EMS) Training, Plyometric Training, Functional Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Macau
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Macau
Triphala Capsule Supplementation, High-intensity Interval Training
Triphala Supplementation and High-intensity Interval Exercise and Immune System Function and Oxidative Stress
One hundred and forty-one male and female participants aged 18-59 years were randomly divided into 4 groups: 1) control group: neither received exercise program nor supplement but received placebo capsule for 8 weeks 2)…
- Trial name
- NCT06208761
- Testing
- Triphala capsule supplementation and high-intensity interval training
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Burapha University
Obesity, Childhood Obesity
The Effects of Integrative Neuromuscular Training on Physical Function in Overweight Children
Childhood obesity is an ongoing and increasing issue, resulting in changes in body mass which cause biomechanical alterations in the lower limbs.
- Trial name
- NCT05724303
- Testing
- 8-week neuromuscular training program
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Mary's University, Twickenham
Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Aging
Three-month Chan-Chung Qigong Improves Physical Function Performance and Quality of Life
The purpose of this study aimed to evaluate the effect of the three-month Chan-Chung qigong program in improving physical functional performance and quality of life in patients with mild to moderate cognitive impairments.A…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Aging, Grip, Exercise Training
- Trial name
- NCT04904991
- Testing
- Chan-Chuang qigong
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Cognitive Ability, General, Brain Health
Investigating the Combined Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia and Exercise on Cognitive and Cerebral Function in Middle-Aged Adults
This study investigates whether intermittent hypoxia (IH) and physical activity (PA), either alone or in combination (simultaneously or sequentially), can improve cognitive function and brain health in middle-aged adults (50-65…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Ability, General, Brain Health, Cerebral Oxygenation
- Trial name
- HYPOX-AGE (NCT06874387)
- Testing
- Hypoxia, intermittent, physical exercise
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ayoub Boulares
COPD Patients, Healthy
Determinants of the Vascular Response to Training in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
Vascular comorbidities constitute a major burden in COPD patients. The atherosclerosis process is preceded by the onset of an endothelial dysfunction (assessed by the flow-mediated dilatation (FMD)), which is a risk factor for…
- Trial name
- cDysEndoBPCO (NCT03774238)
- Testing
- FMD analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Circuit-Based Exercise, Exercise Test
Effects of Circuit Training Combine With Square-Stepping Exercise, Strength Training and Balance Training on Senior Fitness and Fall Risk in Elderly in the Community
According to the cause of death statistics compiled by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2022, among the causes of death among the elderly, falls ranked second among the causes of death from accidental injuries over the age…
- Conditions
- Circuit-Based Exercise, Exercise Test, Community Health Nursing, Aged
- Trial name
- SSE (NCT06358170)
- Testing
- Circuit Training Combine with Square-Stepping Exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hsin-ching, Tsai
Flexible Flatfoot
Neuromuscular Study to Assess Foot Intrinsic Muscles
The purposes of these studies are to investigate: Differences in abductor hallucis muscles'EMG activities during different postural tasks between individuals with normal foot alignment and functional flat foot.
- Trial name
- NCT03154853
- Testing
- Behavioral: short foot exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Neurologic Disorder, Parkinson Disease
High Intensity Functional Training for Individuals With Neurologic Diagnoses and Their Care Partners
Individuals with and without neurologic diagnoses greatly benefit from participation in regular exercise but the majority are physically inactive.
- Conditions
- Neurologic Disorder, Parkinson Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- SHIFT-AR (NCT05951985)
- Testing
- HIFT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Sleep Deprivation
Protective Effects of Exercise Training
Rationale. Sleep loss is a risk factor for cardiovascular events mediated through endothelial dysfunction. Objective. To determine if 7 weeks of exercise training can limit cardiovascular dysfunction induced by total sleep…
- Trial name
- SOMEX (NCT02820649)
- Testing
- Sleep deprivation
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherche Biomedicale des Armees
Fructose Metabolism Disorder, Fructose Rich Diet
Fructose Rich Diet and Endothelial Function
Cardiometabolic diseases have been associated with high consumption of sweetened beverages. These products are responsible for the largest portion of the total consumption of fructose in the diet and it is suggested that…
- Conditions
- Fructose Metabolism Disorder, Fructose Rich Diet, Metabolic Disease, Aerobic Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT03939130
- Testing
- Fructose, Glucose, Fructose and exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Aging
Effect of Aerobic Interval Training on Cardiovascular Function in Aging
Study objectives: 1. To compare cardiovascular function in older compared to young healthy adults. 2. To compare the effect of 8 weeks of aerobic interval training vs.
- Trial name
- NCT01883271
- Testing
- High intensity aerobic interval training, Continuous moderate intensity exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Frailty
Enhancing Functional Capacity in Older Adults With Short Session High Intensity Interval Training
Frailty is a clinical condition of poor physiological reserve that increases risks for adverse health outcomes including falls, hospitalization and mortality.
- Trial name
- HIIT-VA (NCT03750006)
- Testing
- Short session HIIT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Functional Movement Quality
Influence of a Corrective Exercise Training Program on Measures of Functional Movement Among Active-Duty Firefighters
The occupation of firefighting is considered to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States (U.S.). As such, a high prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) have been observed among the firefighter…
- Trial name
- NCT02672735
- Testing
- Corrective Exercise Programming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Examining the Impact of Exercise Training on Vascular Dysfunction in Individuals With Mental Health Disorders - Study 2
The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of various forms of exercise training on blood vessel function in healthy individuals as well as individuals with mental health disorders (posttraumatic stress disorder…
- Trial name
- NCT04922762
- Testing
- Moderate Intensity, Normal Volume Exercise Training, High Intensity, Normal Volume Exercise Training, Moderate Intensity, High Volume Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
160 Participants Aged 18-35 Years and Obese (BMI ≥30) Open to Men and Women of All Ethnicity
Glycemic Load & Resistance Training on Endothelial Function & Insulin Sensitivity
This project is prompted by the urgent public health need to identify novel strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D).
- Trial name
- GET FIT (NCT01755962)
- Testing
- Glycemic Load, Resistance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Aging
Neuroimaging Study of Exercise and Memory Function
The investigators are examining the effects of exercise and cardiovascular fitness on cognitive processes, brain function, and the amount of several proteins in the blood.
- Trial name
- EMF (NCT02057354)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Non-Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Stages 3-4 Exercise Tolerance / Functional Capacity Vascular Health / Arterial Stiffness Fatigue in CKD
"Hypoxic vs. Aerobic Training in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) leads to poor exercise tolerance, vascular dysfunction, and reduced quality of life. This randomized controlled trial will compare intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) with traditional aerobic training…
- Trial name
- IHT-CKD (NCT07180875)
- Testing
- hypoventilation group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharos University in Alexandria