Clinical trials: Motor Activities
Sedentary Lifestyle
Reducing Sedentary Behavior vs. Increasing Physical Activity in Older Adults
This study is a randomized trial that will compare the effects of two, 12-week activity interventions on patterns of physical activity, physical health, and quality of life measures in 40 older adults who are able to walk for…
- Trial name
- RISE (NCT02146001)
- Testing
- Reducing sedentary behavior group, Moderate-to-vigorous activity group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
COPD, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
The Trajectory of Physical Activity Following Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation clearly increases exercise capacity, but its effect on physical activity in the home and community settings is less clear. It may take a longer time for this increase in physical activity to occur.
- Trial name
- NCT02399254
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Trinity Health Of New England
End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Effect of Lifestyle Intervention in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease on Fitness and Immune Function
To assess the efficacy of a 6-month lifestyle intervention in patients with end-stage renal disease(ESRD), we plan to conduct a self-controlled clinical trial. 34 participants receiving chronic HD will be enrolled.
- Trial name
- NCT05649657
- Testing
- Cyclic aerobic and resistance training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Multiple Sclerosis, Sclerosis
Aerobic Exercise for Remyelination in Multiple Sclerosis
This is a clinical trial to determine the feasibility of a stationary aerobic cycling intervention and explore if aerobic exercise independently promotes remyelination in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Sclerosis, Demyelinating Diseases, Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System
- Trial name
- NCT04539002
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise, Education Group Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Stroke, Physical Activity
Activating Behavior for Lasting Engagement After Stroke
Stroke survivors demonstrate high levels of sedentary behavior, placing them at risk for exacerbation of chronic health conditions. This may lead to recurrent stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Physical Activity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Behavior, Health
- Trial name
- ABLE (NCT03305731)
- Testing
- Activating Behavior for Lasting Engagement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Frailty Syndrome
Ghrelin Plus Strength Training in Frail Elderly Study
Frailty is a geriatric syndrome leading to physical deterioration including muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and unintentional weight loss. There are currently no approved therapies for frailty.
- Trial name
- NCT01898611
- Testing
- Ghrelin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Dementia
Paired Integrative Exercise Program for People With Dementia and Caregivers
Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIÉ) is a unique, multimodal movement program for people with dementia (affected individuals) that is taught by trained instructors and combines physical, mental and social…
- Trial name
- Paired PLIÉ (NCT02729311)
- Testing
- Paired PLIÉ Program, Waitlist control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Arthritis, Gout
Phone-Based Based Walk With Ease Program for Adults With Arthritis
The objective of this study is to examine the short-term (6-weeks and 6 months) and long-term (1 year) effects of a phone-based version of Walk With Ease intervention.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Gout, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT05289544
- Testing
- Phone-Based Walk With Ease
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 267 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Young Adult, Cancer, Physical Activity
Step-Up Intervention for Self-Management of Fatigue in Young Adults Receiving Chemotherapy
The purpose of the study is to determine the impact of a physical activity intervention on the self-management of fatigue in young adults receiving chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03000166
- Testing
- Step-Up Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Parkinson's Disease
A Study to Investigate the Tolerability and Effect of Three Single-dose Regimens of BIA 9-1067
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of BIA 9-1067 on the levodopa pharmacokinetics when administered in combination with immediate release levodopa/carbidopa or levodopa/benserazide in Parkinson's Disease (PD)…
- Trial name
- NCT01568034
- Testing
- BIA 9-1067, Levodopa/Carbidopa, Levodopa/Benzerazide
- Where
- 3 sites in Portugal, Romania and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Bial - Portela C S.A.
Osteoarthritis, Knee
A Biomechanical Exercise Program for Knee OA
Prescribing exercise for people with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA) is essential for pain management, improved function, and chronic disease prevention.
- Trial name
- NCT02370667
- Testing
- Biomechanical Exercise (BE), Traditional Exercise (TE), Meditation Control (M)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Alzheimer Disease, At Risk, Alzheimer Disease, Protection Against
The STEP 4Life Trial
The objective of this study is to test the feasibility of using behavioral economic interventions (gamification with social incentives) targeting daily step counts to prevent or delay the development of Alzheimer's Disease and…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, At Risk, Alzheimer Disease, Protection Against, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT05069155
- Testing
- Gamification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Psychiatric Emergency, Aggression
TREC-Lebanon: A Trial for Rapid Tranquilisation for Agitated Patients in the Emergency Setting
This is a randomised controlled trial comparing haloperidol + promethazine versus haloperidol + promethazine + chlorpromazine for agitated patients in the emergency department.
- Conditions
- Psychiatric Emergency, Aggression, Agitation
- Trial name
- TREC (NCT03639558)
- Testing
- Haloperidol + Promethazine + Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol + Promethazine
- Where
- 2 sites in Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joseph Dib
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
Osteoporotic Fractures, Spinal Fractures
Build Better Bones With Exercise
The long-term goal of our research team is to conduct a large multicentre study to evaluate whether tailored home exercise can prevent fractures in high-risk individuals.
- Trial name
- B3E (NCT01761084)
- Testing
- Exercise and behaviour change strategies
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Cerebral Palsy
Physical and Social Benefits of Multi-Player Interactive Computer Play Games in Youth With Cerebral Palsy
As children with cerebral palsy (CP) become teenagers, they experience a decrease in their physical function and mobility. Decreased mobility leads to increased social isolation for the teens and impacts negatively on their…
- Trial name
- NCT01901211
- Testing
- Exergaming Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Vision Disorders
Bridging Animal and Human Models of Exercise-induced Visual Rehabilitation
This study will determine whether blood biomarker changes predict sight-saving benefits of exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT02911805
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise, Balance exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Frailty
Supporting Habit Formation to Attenuate Prefrailty in Elders: Pilot Study
The Supporting Habit Formation to Attenuate Prefrailty in Elders (SHAPE) Pilot Study is a randomized control study. The main objective of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of using Habit Formation (HF) treatment to…
- Trial name
- SHAPE (NCT04140890)
- Testing
- Habit Formation, Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Obesity
Physical Activity Choices Everyday
This study aims to test two strategies for weight loss maintenance. It involves two phases, a weight loss phase and a maintenance phase.
- Trial name
- PACE (NCT03824769)
- Testing
- Weight Loss Maintenance + Healthy Thinking, Weight Loss Maintenance Treatment + Future Thinking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Chronic Pain, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Managing Pain and Cognitions in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Memory Related Problems and Chronic Pain
We aim to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing 2 symptom management programs for older adults with self-reported memory problems and chronic pain, Active Brains 1 and Active Brains 2.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Older Adults, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT04044183
- Testing
- Active Brains 1, Active Brains 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital