Clinical trials: Motor Activities
Knee Arthroplasty
The PATH Study to Promote Physical Activity After Knee Replacement
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a physical therapist led physical activity intervention for knee replacement patients within an outpatient physical therapy facility.
- Trial name
- NCT03768206
- Testing
- Standard Physical Therapy, Physical therapist discuss aerobic physical activity, Physical activity session
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Obesity, Overweight
Physical Exercise Influence Among Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women
Objective: To evaluate the association between physical exercise for obese or overweight women and the maternal, perinatal outcomes and perception of these women about their quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01136291
- Testing
- physical exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Acute Respiratory Infection
University of Wisconsin Meditation & Exercise Cold Study
The primary goal of this project is to determine whether behavioral training in mindfulness meditation or moderate intensity sustained exercise will lead to reductions in acute respiratory infection (ARI) illness, such as common…
- Trial name
- MEPARI-2 (NCT01654289)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Meditation, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 413 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Effects of CPAP on Diet, Physical Activity, and Cardiovascular Risk
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete loss of airflow during sleep, due to narrowing or closure of the upper airway.
- Trial name
- NCT01944020
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Schizophrenia, Schizo Affective Disorder
Young Adults With Violent Behavior During Early Psychosis (Aim 2)
This study aims to provide an evidence-based behavioral intervention to reduce violent behavior for individuals experiencing early psychosis.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizo Affective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorders, Delusional Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05756855
- Testing
- adapted behavioral intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Stroke
Fall-recovery Training for Those With Chronic Stroke and Low Falls Self-efficacy
Chronic stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Post-stroke health is negatively impacted by two interrelated factors-a substantial risk of falls and limited walking activity.
- Trial name
- NCT04112173
- Testing
- perturbation-based fall-recovery training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Sickle Cell Disease
Gerofit Exercise Intervention for Older Adults With Sickle Cell Disease (SICKLE-FIT Study)
The purpose of this study to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of a personalized exercise training program adapted from Gerofit to improve physical health and quality of life for adults with SCD
- Trial name
- SICKLE-FIT (NCT05714098)
- Testing
- Gerofit Exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Stem Cell Transplant
In Person and mHealth Coping Skills Training for Symptom Management and Steps in Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) is an aggressive treatment for life-threatening cancers. HCT improves survival, but most HCT patients experience significant physical disability, which is exacerbated by persistent…
- Trial name
- Symptoms-Steps (NCT03859765)
- Testing
- HCT Symptoms and Steps
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cancer, Physical Inactivity
Study of Clinic-delivered Physical Activity Referrals to Cancer Survivors
Background: Cancer survivors have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and have low physical activity levels. Physical inactivity is one modifiable risk factor for CVD, and increased physical activity has shown a…
- Trial name
- NCT05216380
- Testing
- ActivityLink
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm
Exercise Prehab in Older Adults With Hematologic Malignancies
This pilot trial studies a structured exercise program intervention in improving physical activity in older patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing cancer therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02791737
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Impact of Exercise Training on Pain and Brain Function in Gulf War Veterans
This study is intended to test the influence of weight training on physical symptoms, physical activity and brain structure and function in Gulf War Veterans with chronic widespread muscle pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01350492
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Pre Diabetes
Diabetes Prevention Program in Youth
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of an out-of-school diabetes prevention program for youth (ages 7-15) with a family history of pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT03042936
- Testing
- Insulin Superheroes Club Curriculum
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
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
Exercise, Lung Transplantation
Lung Transplant G0 (LTGO): Improving Self-Management of Exercise After Lung Transplantation
Estimated costs, from thirty days prior to lung transplant up through six months post surgery, exceed 1 million dollars per patient and routine medical costs average approximately fifty thousand dollars per year thereafter.
- Trial name
- LTGO (NCT03728257)
- Testing
- LTGO-Home Based Exercise, Enhanced Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Liver Transplant
Increasing Activity in Liver Transplant Patients
Will adult liver transplant patients who are provided with physical activity (walking) instructions increase their physical activity and perceive an improved quality of life?
- Trial name
- NCT02058498
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Copd
Optimizing Self-management COPD Treatment Through the American Lung Association Helpline
Although self-management treatment improves quality of life among individuals with COPD, there is limited understanding of which elements of treatment are most effective.
- Trial name
- NCT05106257
- Testing
- Self-management education (short), Ground-based walking training, Inhaler training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Stroke
Biofeedback to Increase Propulsion During Walking After Stroke
Approximately 15,000 Veterans are hospitalized for stroke each year with new cases costing an estimated $111 million for acute inpatient, $75 million for post-acute inpatient, and $88 million for follow-up care over 6 months…
- Trial name
- NCT02667392
- Testing
- Gait Training with Biofeedback, Gait Training with Verbal Feedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
COPD, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
BRAIN, Symptoms, and Physical Activity in COPD
Persons with COPD have both chronic musculoskeletal pain and dyspnea that require accurate diagnosis and treatment, ultimately to optimize functional status.
- Trial name
- BRAIN-SPA (NCT04291131)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Physical Activity, Blood Pressure
Multilevel Intervention for Physical Activity in Retirement Communities
The purpose of this study was to assess whether a 6-month multilevel physical activity intervention can significantly increase physical activity levels in sedentary adults, 65 and older, living in Continuing Care Retirement…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Blood Pressure, Physical Functioning, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- MIPARC (NCT01155011)
- Testing
- Physical Activity, Group educational sessions, Phone counseling call
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 307 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Tadalafil as Adjuvant Therapy for DMD
This project will assess the vascular responsiveness in leg muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to one single dose of tadalafil, a common vasodilator drug, using non-invasive techniques (MRI or Doppler…
- Trial name
- NCT05195775
- Testing
- Tadalafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida