Clinical trials: Motor Activities
Lower Extremity Amputation
Weight Loss Intervention for Individuals With Lower Extremity Amputation
The purpose of this study is to pilot test a program to help overweight and obese individuals with a lower extremity amputation (LEA) lose weight and become more physically active.
- Trial name
- MOVE-LEAP (NCT02085785)
- Testing
- Coached group, Self-directed control group, Screened only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cancer-related Cognitive Difficulties
The Effects of Physical Activity and Low-Dose Ibuprofen on Cognitive Function in Cancer Patients
This research seeks to determine if a combination of low-dose ibuprofen along with a structured home-based walking and progressive resistance exercise program, EXCAP, will be effective in reducing cognitive difficulties among…
- Trial name
- NCT01238120
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Home-Based Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
The Use of Mini-dose Glucagon to Prevent Exercise-induced Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes
This project focuses on development of new strategy for the prevention of exercise-associated hypoglycemia using mini-dose glucagon.
- Trial name
- NCT02660242
- Testing
- G-Pen Mini™ (glucagon injection), Glucose Tabs, Basal Insulin Reduction
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
Child, Preschool, Child
Monitoring Activity And Gait In Children
COHORT A: To study whether a digital health tool called Actigraph can be used to collect information on gait and physical activity in healthy children aged 3-17.
- Conditions
- Child, Preschool, Child, Adolescent
- Trial name
- MAGIC (NCT04823650)
- Testing
- COHORT A: Actigraph, Panoramic Bracelet and GENEActiv
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Post-Lung Transplantation
Improving Lung Transplant Outcomes With Coping Skills and Physical Activity
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a coping skills and exercise (CSTEX) intervention among post lung transplant patients aimed to reduce distress and improve functional capacity.
- Trial name
- INSPIRE-III (NCT04093869)
- Testing
- Coping Skills Training combined with Exercise (CSTEX), Standard of Care plus Education (SOC-ED)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Childhood Obesity
Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention in Afterschool Programs
The investigators long-term goal is to advance the adoption and successful implementation of policies that promote PA and nutrition in after school programs (ASP) nationwide. The investigators objective here is two fold.
- Trial name
- NCT02144519
- Testing
- Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 2,635 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Fitbit and Social Support in Knee Replacement Patients & Buddies
Patients undergoing knee replacement typically report improved health-related quality of life, increased physical function, and reduced pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03037619
- Testing
- Fitbit, Fitbit+Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Overweight and Obesity, Physical Inactivity
A 12-week Field Trial of the Move Physical Activity Support Program
The objective of this study is to design and refine an activity support program for overweight or obese adults called Move. The primary outcomes are feasibility and acceptability of the Move physical activity support program.
- Trial name
- NCT05865392
- Testing
- Move physical activity support program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Fatigue, Self Efficacy
Understanding the Post-Surgical Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient's Symptom Experience
Among 13 core symptoms across 3,106 breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancer patients, persons with lung cancer were the most symptomatic, with moderate to severe fatigue being reported with the greatest prevalence.
- Conditions
- Fatigue, Self Efficacy, Quality of Life, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03724331
- Testing
- Light Physical Activity 1, Light Physical Activity 2, Support Education Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 235 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Breast Cancer
REduction of Physical Inactivity Facing the CAncer
Study 1: The investigator hypothesizes that the level of knowledge about the benefits of physical activity, physical activity level and physical fatigue level observed in cancer patients, would influence their beliefs about…
- Trial name
- RESCA (NCT02867475)
- Testing
- Intrinsic Physical activity motivation, Extrinsic Physical activity motivation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 420 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Antoine Lacassagne
Overweight
Exercise and Phytoestrogens: Effect on Factors Predisposing to Cardiovascular Disease(CVD) in Postmenopausal Women
Menopause is characterized by a decrease of estrogen and progesterone levels and is associated with various changes in body composition, including an accumulation of total fat mass, a relocation of adiposity to the abdomen…
- Trial name
- NCT01048606
- Testing
- Phytoestrogens without exercise, Phytoestrogens + exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
ECoG Direct Brain Interface for Individuals With Upper Limb Paralysis
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate that individuals with upper limb paralysis due to spinal cord injury, brachial plexus injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and brain stem stroke can successfully achieve…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT01393444
- Testing
- Implantation of ECoG sensors on the brain surface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Active for Life: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This study examines the effects of an exercise and behavioral program, called Active-Life, to promote physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- ActiveCOPD (NCT03201198)
- Testing
- Active Life, Chair exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Health Coaching
Targeted Health Coaching to Improve Physical Activity Post-Structured Cardiac Rehabilitation
To identify factors and triggers influencing physical activity (PA) participation after structured cardiac rehabilitation (CR) among older adults who have enrolled in a center-based CR program, and compare the effects of a…
- Conditions
- Cardiac Rehabilitation, Health Coaching, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- Target-CR (NCT05773287)
- Testing
- Targeted Health Coaching Group, Standard Care Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
Feasibility of HIIT in Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is debilitating to an individual's health, functional capacity and quality of life. This contributes to a sedentary lifestyle and an elevated risk for cardiometabolic and hypokinetic diseases.
- Trial name
- HIIT-SCI (NCT03152110)
- Testing
- HIIT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Autism
Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Published studies on omega 3 fatty acids in the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia have shown reductions in time to recurrence, a decrease in the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and improvements in…
- Trial name
- NCT00467818
- Testing
- Omega 3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Aging
Modulating Brain Activity to Improve Goal-directed Physical Activity in Older Adults
Although the majority of older adults are aware of the compelling evidence that regular exercise is critical to the maintenance of health into old age, most do not meet recommendations for daily exercise.
- Trial name
- Stim-Fit (NCT04278560)
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), Behavioral intervention to increase physical activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hebrew SeniorLife
Breast Cancer, Depression
Hatha Yoga in Improving Physical Activity, Inflammation, Fatigue, and Distress in Breast Cancer Survivors
RATIONALE: Yoga may improve inflammation, fatigue, and depression in female breast cancer survivors. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying how well Hatha yoga works in improving physical activity, inflammation…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Depression, Fatigue, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00486525
- Testing
- Yoga Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Total Knee Arthroplasty, Osteoarthritis
Optimizing Physical Activity Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Although total knee arthroplasty is an effective intervention for decreasing knee pain and improving physical function, physical activity levels remain low up to a year after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03226106
- Testing
- Physical Activity Behavior Intervention, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Fall, Fear of Falling
Optimizing a Technology-based Body and Mind Intervention
Older adults may feel at risk for falling, but do not have a physical risk of falling. On the other hand, some older adults may not feel at risk for falling, but do have a physical risk of falling.
- Conditions
- Fall, Fear of Falling, Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT05778604
- Testing
- Physio-feedback, Cognitive reframing, Peer-led exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 403 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida