Clinical trials: Lifestyle (Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity)
Electromechanical Dissociation
Electromyographic Responses by Static Stretching and Neural Mobilization
The objective of this experimental study was to compare the electromyographic responses of sedentary youth with and without the administration of static stretching and neural mobilization.
- Trial name
- NCT01379105
- Testing
- neural mobilization, Static Stretching
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Euro-American Network of Human Kinetics
Sedentary Lifestyle, Dyslipidemias
Effects of Exercise on Fructose-induced Postprandial Lipemia
Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are the leading causes of death in the world and in Brazil. In 2001, 12.45 million deaths on the globe (21% of the total) were caused by some CVD.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Dyslipidemias, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Carbohydrate Inducible Hyperlipemia
- Trial name
- NCT03173495
- Testing
- FRUCTOSE, DEXTROSE, EXERCISE
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Overweight, Obesity
Social-HEROES: Health and Education on Research Opportunities Empower Students and Tackle Inequalities
Social-HEROES (Social Health and Education Research Opportunities: Empower Students and tackle inequities) is a cluster-randomised study that aims to improve the health of vulnerable preschool children (3 to 6 years old)…
- Trial name
- NCT06993051
- Testing
- Social-HEROES Health-Promotion Program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 478 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minho
Sedentary Lifestyle
Exergaming for Better Physical Fitness
The purpose of this project is to assess if playing a newly developed videogame that require physical activity (e.g. exergame) can lead to increased physical activity, aerobic fitness and health benefits in sedentary adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04112329
- Testing
- Exergaming
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease), Mediterranean Diet
Identification and Characterization of At-risk MASLD in Turkish Adults
MASLD is with 25% the most prevalent liver disorder in Western society and is associated with overweight, obesity, metabolic syndrome (MetS), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
- Conditions
- MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease), Mediterranean Diet, Lifestyle (Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity), Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT07548970
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 459 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Physical Activity, Eating Behavior
"Escola em Ação" (School in Action)
Background: The health promotion actions carried out in the school environment have positive effects on reducing risk factors for chronic diseases in adolescents.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Eating Behavior, Sedentary Lifestyle, Adolescent Behavior
- Trial name
- EA (NCT03153176)
- Testing
- Training, Individual level, Organizational level
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 357 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Sedentary Behaviors, Physical Inactivity
MAFF-CRT: Reducing Sedentary Behaviour in Children
Children today spend many hours sitting at school and at home, often in front of screens. Prolonged sitting in childhood increases the risk of future health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and poor mental wellbeing.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behaviors, Physical Inactivity, Child Health, Lifestyle (Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity)
- Trial name
- MAFF-CRT (NCT07523945)
- Testing
- Name: MAFF (Methodology for Family Physical Activity)
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal
Sedentary Lifestyle, Metabolic Disturbance
Sedentary Behavior and Health Outcomes Study
This study is a randomized crossover trial to compare the effectiveness of interrupting SB on glucose homeostasis in the lab and free-living settings.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Metabolic Disturbance, Pediatric Obesity, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- SBHO (NCT03153930)
- Testing
- Walking breaks, Sitting only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Financial Incentives to Exercise for Adolescents
Among youth populations, American Indians have the highest prevalence of diabetes in the United States. This study will use exercise as the principal lifestyle modification approach to reduce the risk of diabetes in this…
- Conditions
- Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- MOVE (NCT01848353)
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Physical Inactivty, Physical Activity
Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in Latinas
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an Internet-based behavioral intervention can increase physical activity and improve diet quality among Latina adults.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivty, Physical Activity, Diet Quality
- Trial name
- NCT06979297
- Testing
- Web-based physical activity and diet intervention, Wait-list control arm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Metabolic Syndrome X, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Evaluation of Effect of Exercise on Prescription
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a primary healthcare intervention called 'Exercise on Prescription' aimed at increasing level of physical activity in a population of sedentary patients with increased risk…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome X, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00399997
- Testing
- Exercise on Prescription
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Overweight
Support for Increased Physical Activity (Stöd Till Aktivare Motion)
The purpose of this study is to improve and analyze the level of physical activity in immigrant women from the Middle East and Latin America living in Sweden.
- Trial name
- STAM (NCT00747942)
- Testing
- Support for Increased Physical Activity
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Motor Activity, Sedentary Lifestyle
Patterns of Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Survivors of a Critical Illness During a Hospital Admission
This study aims to describe the pattern of active and sedentary time in survivors of a critical illness, at three time points during their hospital admission (awakening in the ICU after ≥ 5 days of mechanical ventilation…
- Conditions
- Motor Activity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- NCT02881801
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Australia
Lifestyle (Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity), Lifestyle Intervention
Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL), Exploring Feasibility of a Lifestyle Intervention
Lifestyle interventions combining nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral strategies are increasingly recognized for improving metabolic and psychological health, yet their translation into real-world settings remains…
- Conditions
- Lifestyle (Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity), Lifestyle Intervention, Lifestyle Modification
- Trial name
- HEAL (NCT07662499)
- Testing
- Multimodal lifestyle intervention (HEAL program)
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York University Abu Dhabi
Obesity & Overweight, Headache
Investigation of the Relationship Between Gray and White Matter Volumes, Walking Exercise, and Body Fat Percentage in Adults With a Body Mass Index Above 25
This study examines the relationship between walking exercise, body fat percentage changes, and brain gray and white matter volumes in overweight and obese adults with headache complaints.
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Headache, Sedentary Lifestyle, Body Fat Percentage
- Trial name
- NCT07425093
- Testing
- Walking Exercise Program, Dietary Intervention, Brain MRI Morphometry
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Amasya University
Obesity, Pediatric
Investigating the Efficacy of a Mobile App Intervention to Change Youth and Their Families' Health Behaviours
This study is the second of three sub-studies aimed at evaluating the outcomes of the Living Green and Healthy for Teens (LiGHT) program, delivered through the Aim2Be app (v2.2).
- Trial name
- NCT03651284
- Testing
- Aim2Be app with Live Coach + Fitbit + BMI tracking tools, Aim2Be app waitlist + Canadian Health Recommendations + Fitbit + BMI tracking tools, then flip to Aim2Be app with Virtual Coach + Fitbit + BMI tracking tools
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Lifestyle (Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity)
A Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Individuals With Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
The overall aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention to improve lifestyle habits and reduce cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder…
- Trial name
- LIFT (NCT07206212)
- Testing
- A group-based lifestyle intervention for individuals with OCD, Medical and lifestyle advice
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Sedentary Lifestyle
Exercise, Cognitive Function and Neuroplasticity in Healthy Adults
The overall goal of the proposed study is to compare the effects of 4 weeks of moderate or high intensity aerobic exercise on neuroplasticity, cognitive performance and gait and postural control in sedentary healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02994134
- Testing
- Moderate intensity exercise., High intensity exercise.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Sleep Quality, Sedentary Lifestlye
Impact of a Physical Activity Intervention on Sleep Quality, Mental and Physical Well-Being in Health Sciences Students
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of a regular weekly physical activity program versus a "Weekend Warrior" activity pattern on sleep quality, physical well-being, and mental well-being in sedentary…
- Conditions
- Sleep Quality, Sedentary Lifestlye, Physical Activity, Well-being
- Trial name
- NCT07140185
- Testing
- Regular Weekly Physical Activity Program, Weekend Warrior Physical Activity Program
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sfax
Sedentary Lifestyle
Effectiveness of Activity Trackers to Reduce Sedentary Behaviour in Sedentary Adults
This study evaluates the effectiveness of consumer wearable activity trackers to reduce sedentary behaviour and the impact on cardiometabolic health.
- Trial name
- CWATLDP (NCT03853018)
- Testing
- CWAT intervention, CWAT + motivation intervention group
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University