Clinical trials: Light Intensity Physical Activity
Peripheral Artery Disease
Low InTensity Exercise Intervention in PAD
This proposed study will determine whether a home-based exercise intervention that avoids continuous supervision and exercise-related ischemic pain improves walking performance at 52-week follow-up in people with PAD, compared to…
- Trial name
- LITE (NCT02538900)
- Testing
- Exercise, Attention control
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalitis (CFS/ME), Post COVID Syndrome
Effectiveness and Safety of a Tele-Rehabilitation Program on Fatigue and Related Variables in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Post COVID Syndrome
This is a randomized, single-blind clinical trial that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a tele-rehabilitation program based on mindful and conscious movement-based exercise (including adapted yoga, breathing exercises, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06978582
- Testing
- Mindful and conscious movement-based exercise, Conventional exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Ischemic Stroke
The Effect of Low Intensity With BFR on Stroke Patients
To compare the effects of low-intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction (BFR) versus traditional resistance training on lower limb isokinetic torque and dynamic balance in ischemic stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT07292675
- Testing
- low-intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction, High intensity resistance training
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Delta University for Science and Technology
Blood Flow Restriction and Low-Intensity Resistance Training, Meniscal Injuries
Blood Flow Restriction Training After Meniscus Surgery
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of combined low-intensity resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR-LIRE) on muscle strength, pain, and fear of movement in individuals who had undergone…
- Trial name
- NCT07299461
- Testing
- Traditional physical therapy exercises and physical therapy modalities, Traditional physical therapy exercises and physical therapy modalities + low-intensity resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR-LIRE)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis
Blood-flow Restricted Exercise in Inclusion Body Myositis
This study evaluates the effects of a low-intensity blood-flow restricted exerciser protocol on patient reported physical function, in patients with sporadic inclusion body myositis.
- Trial name
- NCT02317094
- Testing
- Blood-flow restricted training, Care as usual
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Stroke, Ischemic, Cerebrovascular Accident
The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction With Low-intensity Resistance Training Versus Traditional Resistance Exercise on Lower Limb Strength, Walking Capacity, and Balance in Patients With Ischemic Stroke: (BFR-Stroke RESILIENCE Trial)
Stroke is the leading neurological disease in the world that causes long-term disability. The most common cause of disability after stroke is motor impairment resulting from brain damage which ultimately causes mobility and…
- Trial name
- NCT05281679
- Testing
- Low-intensity resistance exercise with blood flow restriction group (L-BFR), High-intensity resistance exercise without blood flow restriction group (H-BFR).
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Diabetes Mellitus, Physical Exercise
Light Intensity Physical Activity Trial
In type 2 diabetes (T2D), physical activity is an important modifiable risk factor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Unfortunately (long-term) compliance to exercise programs in patients with T2D is poor.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Physical Exercise, Light Intensity Physical Activity, Arterial Stiffness
- Trial name
- LiPAT (NCT03415880)
- Testing
- Interactive workshops LiPAT intervention group, Wrist-worn feedback physical activity monitor, Smartphone application LiPAT
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht
Heart Failure
Assessment and Monitoring of Patients in Medium-term Heart Transplant Candidates Undergoing Low-intensity Exercise
Objectives: To study the behavior and cardiovascular safety protocol to the front low-intensity exercise in patients with heart failure (HF) severe, awaiting heart transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT01160939
- Testing
- low intensity exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Resistant Depression, Treatment
TReAtment With CombinedExercise in Patients With Resistant Major Depression
Major depressive disorder is one of the most prevalent and disabling mental disorders worldwide. Forty percent of people with major depressive disorder are in moderate remission, with the remainder meeting the criteria for…
- Trial name
- TRACE-RMD (NCT05136027)
- Testing
- Combined training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders
Moderate Versus High Volume Light-Moderate Intensity Exercise for People With Moderate Parkinson's Disease
Veterans with mid to later stage Parkinson's disease (PD) may not be able to work out as hard as they need to, to prevent brain cell loss.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders, Neurodegeneration
- Trial name
- HI-LITE (NCT06088355)
- Testing
- HV-PDAE: High Volume Partnered Dance Aerobic Exercise, MV-PDAE: Moderate Volume Partnered Dance Aerobic Exercise, MV-WALK: Moderate Volume Walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Older Adults
STAND UP - Sedentary Behaviour in Older Adults: Investigating a New Therapeutic Paradigm
Research has shown that reducing the time spent sitting can reduce the risk of many diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, and improve health.
- Trial name
- STAND-UP (NCT02453204)
- Testing
- Sitting, Standing, Walking
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Aging, Sarcopenia
Resistance Exercise and Low-Intensity Physical Activity Breaks in Sedentary Time to Improve Muscle and Cardiometabolic Health
What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE) alone or RE plus low intensity physical activity (LPA) breaks in sedentary time (ST) on skeletal muscle health in older adults? What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE)…
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Disability Physical, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- REALPA (NCT03771417)
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University and A&M College
Healthy, Respiratory Quotient Measurement
Effect of Molecular Hydrogen Inhalation on Metabolic Response During Low-intensity Exercise on a Bicycle Ergometer
This trial evaluates the effect of molecular hydrogen inhalation on metabolic response, heart rate, and rating of perceived exertion in healthy females during 30 minutes of exercise on a bicycle ergometer.
- Trial name
- NCT06951789
- Testing
- Molecular hydrogen
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Palacky University
Diabetes, Hypertension
Effects of Standing and Light-intensity Activity on Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
This study aims to test the short-term effects of intermittent standing, slow cycling and slow walking, compared to sitting, on continuous blood glucose and ambulatory blood pressure among pre-hypertensive and pre-diabetic adults.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT02616809
- Testing
- Maintaining posture and energy expenditure, Increasing energy expenditure, Changing posture
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Sedentary Behaviour, Sedentary Time
Cardiometabolic Effects of Aerobic Exercise Plus Breaking Sitting
The goal of this randomized crossover clinical trial is to investigate the effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with intermittent walks of equal volume but at different frequencies, in addition to moderate-intensity aerobic…
- Trial name
- NCT06106464
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise+6.5 h of prolonged sitting, Aerobic exercise+2 minutes of walking breaks every 30 minutes, Aerobic exercise+4 minutes of walking breaks every 1-h
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yasin Ak
Parkinson' Disease
Blood Flow Restriction and Exercise in Parkinson's Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether training with blood flow restriction (BFR), combined with aerobic exercise (performing stepping on a Nu-Step exercise machine), can help improve mobility and other outcomes in…
- Trial name
- BFR-PD (NCT07221994)
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction (BFR) and aerobic exercise via recumbent stepping (Nu-Step)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The Effect of Low-İntensity Combined Exercises in Patients With Early Stage ALS.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of low-intensity combined exercises on balance, fatigue and quality of life applied to patients with ALS.
- Trial name
- NCT05716074
- Testing
- Supervised exercise, Home exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
BFR Walking for Insulin and Aerobic Improvement in Type 2 Diabetes
This clinical trial examines the impact of Blood-Flow Restriction Walk Training (BFRw) on insulin sensitivity and aerobic capacity in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Trial name
- BRAID (NCT06290947)
- Testing
- BFR Cuffs for Intervention Group, Standard Walking Training Program
- Where
- Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Arab American University (Palestine)
Sedentary Behavior
Behavior Change Techniques (BCTs) to Improve Low Intensity Physical Activity in Older Adults
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of using personalized trial methods in a virtual research study with Northwell employees aged 45-75 years old to increase low-intensity walking by 2,000 steps per…
- Trial name
- NCT04967313
- Testing
- Behavioral Change Techniques
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
PreDiabetes, Obesity
WorkWell: Work-based Activity and Metabolic Health
This study will test whether a range of pre-clinical cardiometabolic biomarkers can be improved via regular intervals of standing and light-intensity physical activity in real-world office environments.
- Trial name
- NCT04269070
- Testing
- Standing condition, Light physical activity (LPA) condition, Usual behavior condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University