Clinical trials: Restraint, Physical
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Health Behavior
Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Perimenopausal Latinas
The goal of this study is to pilot test a 12-week behavioral intervention among perimenopausal Latinas (age 40-55 years) that integrates evidence-based education with physical activity, stress management, and coping skills…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Health Behavior, Physical Activity, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT04313751
- Testing
- Education, Physical Activity, and Stress Management Program, Wait-list
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Acute Graft Versus Host Disease
Studying Changes in Physical Function Measures in Stem Cell Transplant Patients at Risk for Steroid Myopathy
This trial investigates the changes in physical and functional tests over time in patients with suspected acute graft versus host disease (from a hematologic stem cell transplant) who started treatment with corticosteroids.
- Trial name
- NCT04521777
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention, Physical Performance Testing, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Amputation, Diabetes Mellitus
Dysvascular Amputation Self-Management of Health
The purpose of this study is to determine if walking biobehavioral intervention improves physical activity after dysvascular lower limb amputation.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Artery Disease
- Trial name
- DASH (NCT04083456)
- Testing
- Walking Biobehavioral Intervention, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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
Exercise, Physical Activity
Companion: Sensor-based Two-way Communication for Physical Activity in Older Adults
This pilot study is a small sample (N=46) 16-week clinical trial with a follow-up after 24-weeks among sedentary adults >60 y with a BMI >25 kg/m2 to tests the impact of a hybrid artificial intelligence behavior change system…
- Trial name
- NCT04827212
- Testing
- Companion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northeastern University
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Sustaining Physical Activity Following Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion
Cardiac rehabilitation participants will be enrolled during cardiac rehabilitation and provided an activity tracker to use.
- Trial name
- NCT03991715
- Testing
- Activity Tracker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Multiple Myeloma, Myeloma
Geriatric-assessment Interventions to Address Functional Deficits in Older Adults w Multiple Myeloma
Myeloma is the second most common type of blood cancer in the United States. Myeloma most commonly affects older adults. While some younger individuals do get myeloma, the average age when people are first diagnosed with myeloma…
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Myeloma, Disability Physical, Disabilities Multiple
- Trial name
- NCT04999085
- Testing
- Supportive care interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Physical Activity
Exercise Behavior Among Young Adults Study
The rate of adult obesity in the United States has increased more than two times since 1970, and the rate of child-teen obesity has increased by four times. One of the antecedents of obesity is an inactive lifestyle.
- Trial name
- EBYA (NCT02204176)
- Testing
- Exercise info, Implementation intentions, Industriousness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 221 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Critical Illness
Animal Assisted Interactions With Animal Robot in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
The purpose of this study is to: 1. Establish the feasibility and acceptability of a therapeutic robot, Paro, for critically ill patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 2.
- Conditions
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Critical Illness, Physical Therapy Modalities, Occupational Therapy
- Trial name
- PARO (NCT05075395)
- Testing
- PARO therapy seal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Obesity, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
The Pitt Retiree Study: A Diabetes Prevention Program for Medicare Eligible Older Adults
The Pitt Retiree Study (PRS) disseminates a novel, yet practical, diabetes prevention program among Medicare eligible adults in Western Pennsylvania.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Eating Behavior, Diet Modification
- Trial name
- PRS (NCT03192475)
- Testing
- GLB plus phone contacts, GLB plus newsletter contacts
- Volunteers
- 322 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Knee Osteoarthritis
Mobility Optimization Through Velocity Exercise
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) accounts for a significant proportion of mobility limitations and is one of the most disabling problems facing the growing population of older adults.
- Trial name
- MOVE (NCT00844558)
- Testing
- Gait Training, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Physical Activity
Girls on the Move Intervention to Increase Physical Activity Among Middle School Girls
The purpose of this school-based trial is to test the efficacy of an intervention to increase moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among middle school girls.
- Trial name
- NCT01503333
- Testing
- Physical activity intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,543 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior, Healthy Aging
Modifying Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Filipino Faith Leaders
The outcomes of this application will provide nursing researchers with information about ways to increase physical activity (PA) and decrease sedentary time (ST) in at-risk older Filipinos adults who are lay leaders in Filipino…
- Trial name
- NCT03439852
- Testing
- Light-to-Moderate Physical Activity / Sedentary Time
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Cognitive Decline, Cardiovascular Diseases
Lifestyle Physical Activity and Cognitive Training Interventions
Older women with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at greater risk for memory loss, an important public health issue due to the negative effects to quality of life and health care costs.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- MindMoves (NCT04556305)
- Testing
- Mind, Move
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 253 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Vaginal Estrogen and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Women With Symptomatic Mild Prolapse
This is a randomized controlled trial in which women with symptomatic mild pelvic organ prolapse undergoing Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT) receive vaginal estrogen versus placebo to see if a combined approach to treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT01648751
- Testing
- Vaginal estrogen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Pamela Moalli
Aging, Vascular Endothelium
Vascular Dysfunction During Physical Inactivity
Prolonged periods of reduced activity are associated with decreased vascular function and muscle atrophy. Physical inactivity due to a sedentary lifestyle or acute hospitalization is also associated with impaired recovery…
- Conditions
- Aging, Vascular Endothelium, Skeletal Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT04872998
- Testing
- Step Count Reduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Low Back Pain
Targeted Interventions to Prevent Chronic Low Back Pain in High Risk Patients
Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem among US adults. Initial episodes tend to be self-limited ("acute"), but some people can progress to a state of persistent pain.
- Trial name
- TARGET (NCT02647658)
- Testing
- Guideline Based Care plus Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy, Guideline Based Care (GBC)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Down Syndrome, Physical Inactivity
Decreasing Alzheimer's Risk Through oNline Choreographed Exercise - Down Syndrome
The investigators are assessing acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of an remote choreographed exercise intervention using validated scales alongside qualitative data among young adults with Down Syndrome.
- Trial name
- DANCE-DS (NCT06537648)
- Testing
- Decreasing Alzheimer's Risk Through oNline Choreographed Exercise - Down Syndrome Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Group Fitness (Traditional), Group Fitness (Game Play-based)
Comparative Effectiveness of Social Physical Play and Traditional Exercise Programming
This study will compare the impact of traditional group fitness versus a game-based fitness program, designed to maximize enjoyment, on physical fitness.
- Trial name
- PlayFit (NCT03913078)
- Testing
- Group Fitness, PlayFit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 431 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Low Back Pain, Chronic Pain
Optimize Low Back Pain
The objective of this study is to improve health care for patients with chronic LBP and increase the likelihood that patients obtain outcomes that matter most to them.
- Trial name
- OPTIMIZE (NCT03859713)
- Testing
- Physical Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 749 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah