Clinical trials: Physical Inactivity
Sedentary Behaviors, Physical Inactivity
Step-Up vs. Running Exercise at Matched Heart Rate Zones in Sedentary Males
This study compares the effects of two aerobic exercise methods - loaded step-up exercise and treadmill running - on cardiovascular fitness, leg strength, heart rate variability, and recovery in sedentary adult males.
- Trial name
- NCT07585617
- Testing
- Loaded Step-Up Exercise, Treadmill Running
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Physical Inactivity, Postural Balance
Percussive Therapy in U19 Males: Flexibility, Balance, Jump
This study aims to evaluate the effects of percussive therapy on muscle flexibility, balance, and jump performance in licensed U19 football players and sedentary healthy males under 19.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Postural Balance, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07152275
- Testing
- Percussive Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Physical Activity, Energy Intake
Effects of Different Timing of Brisk Walking on Human Behaviours
The purpose of this project is to investigate the effects of exercise at different times of day on 72-hour eating behaviour, physical activity and sedentary behaviour in physically inactive adults.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Energy Intake, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT06962566
- Testing
- Morning exercise, Evening exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
Physical Inactivity, Adolescent Obesity
Effects of Volleyball Intervention on Health-related Fitness in Primary School Students
The goal of this study is to find out if doing a 16-week volleyball program integrated in physical education classes at school can make primary school students stronger, faster, and have better endurance.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Adolescent Obesity, Physical Fitness, Body Composition
- Trial name
- NCT05853770
- Testing
- TGfU volleyball intervention, Regular physical education classes
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nis
Physical Inactivity, Obesity & Overweight
Development of Human Motor Skills and the Promotion of Motivation for Physical Activity
This study is conducted within the University Centre of Excellence for Studies of Human Motoric at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Obesity & Overweight, Motor Development, Cognitive Development
- Trial name
- NCT07485270
- Testing
- E-MOVE - Emotional Movement Program for Physical Education
- Where
- 9 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 325 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Physical Inactivity
An Investigation Into the Effects of Acute Exercise on Activities of Daily Living and Cognition in Older Adults
Research has demonstrated the positive effects of chronic exercise on cognitive functioning and performance of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). However, minimal research exists regarding the effects of acute exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT06085235
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ball State University
Inactivity/Low Levels of Exercise, Inactivity, Physical
A Collaborative Theory-based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among Sedentary Parents and Their Children
Insufficient physical activity in children and adults is linked to increased risk of physical and mental health conditions. Parents have an important influence on their children's activity, and preliminary aimed at promoting…
- Trial name
- ProAct (NCT06070038)
- Testing
- Integrated Behaviour Change Based Intervention Materials
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 254 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jyvaskyla
The Study Will Recruit Adults Aged 60 Years or Older
Adapted Yoga for Inactive Older Adults
There is evidence that yoga has beneficial effects on several aspects of physical and mental health. However, few studies have explored the acceptability and health effects of yoga in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02663726
- Testing
- Yoga, Written advice
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Physical Inactivity
Effects of a 12-Week Recreational Football Program on Physical Activity Determinants in Adolescents
Randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of a 12-week recreational football program on behavioral, psychosocial, environmental, and physical determinants of physical activity in male adolescents aged 10-13 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07490249
- Testing
- Recreational Football Program
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Pedro Ernesto
Down Syndrome, Physical Inactivity
GameSquad for Adults With Down Syndrome
The investigators are assessing acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the adapted GameSquad-DS intervention using validated scales alongside qualitative data among young adults with Down Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05473247
- Testing
- Ring-Fit Adventure Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Physical Inactivity, Healthy Eating
An Incentive-based mHealth Application for Physical Activity
This 12-week single-arm pilot study in the UK evaluated an incentive-based mobile health (mHealth) physical activity (PA) intervention using the ORBIT model.
- Trial name
- NCT05294692
- Testing
- Financial Health Incentives
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Physical Inactivity, Eating Disorders
Adapting Food Culture to the Mediterranean Pattern for International Students in Italy
The goal of this clinical trial is to describe the adherence to the Mediterranean diet, the nutritional status, the level of physical activity, and possible eating disorders in international students attending the University of…
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Eating Disorders, Eating Habit, Diet, Healthy
- Trial name
- MeditEat (NCT06474936)
- Testing
- Food education
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Metabolism
Inactivity Duration on Lipid Metabolism
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of different periods of physical inactivity on postprandial lipid metabolism in the morning after exercise by measuring plasma triglyceride levels and fat oxidation (burning).
- Trial name
- NCT06033898
- Testing
- 12 hours of physical inactivity, 24 hours of physical inactivity, 36 hours of physical inactivity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Sedentary Lifestlye, Exercise
Yoga vs. Stretching-Strengthening: Physical Fitness in Sedentary Young Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if yoga or stretching-strengthening exercises are more effective in sedentary young adults who are currently healthy but at risk due to inactivity.
- Trial name
- NCT07680712
- Testing
- yoga group, stretching-strengthening group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Stress Disorders, Stress
Measuring the Effectiveness of Forest Therapy to Alleviate Stress Among International Students
International students often face high levels of stress, leading to mental health conditions, from factors including cultural and social change, educational system, financial insecurity and family responsibilities.
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Stress, Anxiety, Anxiety Depression (Mild or Not Persistent)
- Trial name
- FTIS-2024 (NCT06792656)
- Testing
- standardized Forest Therapy session (120 min)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance
Physical Inactivity, Oxygen Consumption
Gentle Jogger and Oxygen Consumption
This is a non randomized study to determine the effects of Gentle Jogger(GJ), a passive jogging device on oxygen consumption in 2 postures supine and seated.
- Trial name
- NCT03602365
- Testing
- Gentle Jogger (GJ)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sackner Wellness Products LLC
Physical Inactivity
State Mindfulness Scale for Physical Activity: Validity and Reliability
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) states that physical activity is very important for healthy adults as it provides many health and psychological benefits.
- Trial name
- NCT05994222
- Testing
- Assessment Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Physical Inactivity
The Role of Intermediaries in Connecting Individuals to Local Physical Activity - Study Protocol
Intermediaries help people to connect to community-based services and supports, including physical activity and exercise groups (physical activities). They do this by acting as a link person.
- Trial name
- NCT06260995
- Testing
- Social Prescribing Link Worker Intermediary Intervention, Local Sports Partnership Community Development Officer Intervention
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dublin, Trinity College
Older Adults, Reduced Physical Activity
Step-reduction in Older Men and Women
This study investigates the effects of two weeks of reduced daily ambulation and a subsequent return to normal physical activity on metabolic health of older adults.
- Trial name
- CDA-SR (NCT03039556)
- Testing
- Normal Daily Steps, Step-Reduction, Return to Normal Daily Steps
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Respiratory Muscle Strength, Exercise Capacity and Physical Activity Levels in Children Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Primary ciliary dyskinesia is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by abnormal ciliary movement and disrupted mucociliary clearance.
- Trial name
- NCT03370029
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University