Clinical trials: Sedentary; Aging
Sedentary Behavior / Physical Inactivity, Aging
Effects of Different Amounts of Plyometric Exercise Without Jumping in Physically Inactive Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether different amounts of plyometric exercise without jumping can improve lower-limb muscle strength, power, and muscle and tendon mechanical properties in sedentary and/or…
- Trial name
- NJPT-OLDER (NCT07891000)
- Testing
- High-Volume Non-Jumping Plyometric Training, Low-Volume Non-Jumping Plyometric Training
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Americas - Chili
Sarcopenia, Physical Inactivity
Women in Action: A Multicomponent Intervention for Older Women
"Women in Action" is a quasi-experimental, mixed-methods study evaluating a 16-week multicomponent intervention (supervised strength/aerobic/balance training plus psychoeducational and nutrition-focused behavioral workshops) for…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Physical Inactivity, Menopause, Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- WIA (NCT07860424)
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise, nutrition, and psychoeducational program
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Oviedo
Aging, Cognitive Decline
Fortifying Healthy Behaviors, Optimizing Medical Therapies and Enhancing Cognitive Function in Older Adults-pilot Study
The purpose of this research study is to explore ways to improve motor, cognitive and immune functions for aging adults using multiple techniques like lifestyle changes and risk factor management, as well as medications and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Decline, Older Adults, Cardiovascular
- Trial name
- FOES (NCT07000734)
- Testing
- Risk managment, Dasatinib, Quercetin (dietary supplement)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Hiv, Physical Inactivity
Optimization of a Behavioral Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Older Adults Living With HIV
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine 3 interventions designed to increase physical activity in older adults with HIV. We will examine 3 potential components of an intervention package: physical activity coaching…
- Conditions
- Hiv, Physical Inactivity, Aging
- Trial name
- HiActivity (NCT05752500)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Physical Activity, Social Support for Physical Activity, Physical Activity Coaching
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Butler Hospital
Physical Inactivity, Aging
Motivating Activity Through Text Communications - Helping Adults Increase Movement
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effect of different types of text messages on physical activity levels of middle-aged and older adults and to determine whether these messages are effective in adults age 40 and…
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Aging, Cognitive Ability, Behavior Change
- Trial name
- MATCH AIM (NCT07593677)
- Testing
- Text Messaging Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Frailty, Physical Inactivity
Effectiveness of Graded Training in the Vivifrail Exercise Program Among Long-Term Care Residents
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Vivifrail multicomponent physical exercise program among elderly residents with different levels of frailty in long-term care centers.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Physical Inactivity, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT06975449
- Testing
- Multicomponent Physical Exercise Program (Vivifrail)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Aging, Cardiovascular Diseases
Physical Inactivity Impacts on Blood Vessel Health and Glucose Levels in an Aging Population
Physical inactivity is known to increase post meal blood sugar levels in young, active populations. However, how quickly this may occur in active, older adults is not clear.
- Conditions
- Aging, Cardiovascular Diseases, Glucose Intolerance
- Trial name
- NCT04812392
- Testing
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leryn Reynolds
Aging, Athletic Injuries
Life After Sport: Prior Injury and Sedentary Behavior as Mechanisms of Later Poor Health
Competitive sport increases risk for musculoskeletal injury (e.g., traumatic knee injury) and may position former athletes for early onset of chronic diseases, chronic pain, poor health-related quality of life, and disability.
- Conditions
- Aging, Athletic Injuries, Physical Inactivity, Knee Injuries and Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT05344001
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marquette University
Aging, Mental Disorder
Self-Care for Dementia Caregivers
The Self-care for Dementia Caregivers Study is a behavioral health intervention that uses digital monitoring tools and motivational health coaching to help caregivers of persons with dementia engage in a regular routine of sleep…
- Conditions
- Aging, Mental Disorder, Eating, Healthy, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- Care2 (NCT05309577)
- Testing
- Behavioral Self-Monitoring + Motivational Interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Frailty, Aging
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Primary Care
This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the electronic Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (eCGA) in primary care for adults aged 65 years and older.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Aging, Geriatric Syndromes, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- PC-CGA (NCT07341061)
- Testing
- Personalized Approach for Healthy Aging (PAHA)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Sedentary Older Adults, Sedentariness and Well-being
A-B-C Program for Sedentary Older Adults With Depressive Symptoms
The importance and benefits of leading a physically active lifestyle have been long studied. Examples of the multiple advantages from physical activity are improved health of the heart and brain, having a more independent living…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Older Adults, Sedentariness and Well-being, Sedentary; Aging
- Trial name
- A-B-C (NCT07176637)
- Testing
- A-B-C Program, Physical Activity Educational Program
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Hypertension, Aging
ACES - ACE Inhibitors Combined With Exercise for Seniors With Hypertension
The purpose of this project is to conduct a randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to determine if choice of antihypertensive medication influences changes in functional status and other cardiovascular risk factors among older…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Aging, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- ACES (NCT03295734)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise, Perindopril, Losartan
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Falls, Frailty Syndrome
Effectiveness of a Home-Based Multicomponent Exercise Program With Digital Support in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Falls
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an 8-week multicomponent exercise program conducted at home with digital support through the VIVIFIL mobile application, compared to a traditional in-person hospital-based exercise…
- Conditions
- Falls, Frailty Syndrome, Gait Disorders, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- GAIT2CARE (NCT06936865)
- Testing
- VIVIFIL App Program, Hospital-Based Multicomponent Exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Spanish National Research Council
Cardiovascular Diseases, Physical Inactivity
Integrating Exercise Into Lifestyle of Cardiac Outpatients
The purpose of the study is to investigate the long-term effects of a personalized physical activity program on exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with stable cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Physical Inactivity, Aging, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- ITER (NCT05817305)
- Testing
- Medical history and functional evaluation, Health education
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi di Ferrara
Aging
Feasibility and Efficacy of A Remote Tai Chi Program in Older Adults
This project is designed to explore the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a remote Tai Chi program on older adults' 24-hour movement behaviors (i.e., physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep patterns).
- Trial name
- NCT06918678
- Testing
- Tai Chi intervention, Usual care condiition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Aging, Mobility Limitation
Choose to Move - Next Steps: Can 'Booster Sessions' Sustain Health Benefits of an Effective, Scaled-up, Health Promotion Program?
One-third of Canadians will be older adults (>65y) by 2050. Thus, healthy aging is a public health priority. Many older adult health promoting interventions have been implemented, yet few were scaled-up and sustained.
- Conditions
- Aging, Mobility Limitation, Sedentary Behavior, Loneliness
- Trial name
- CTM-NS (NCT04592614)
- Testing
- Choose to Move - Next Steps
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Aging, Mobility Limitation
Evaluating Impact and Implementation of Choose to Move (Phase 4)
The objectives of this study are to: 1) evaluate whether Choose to Move (CTM) Phase 4 improves health outcomes in older adults who participate and 2) assess whether CTM Phase 4 is delivered as planned and what factors support or…
- Conditions
- Aging, Mobility Limitation, Sedentary Behaviour, Loneliness
- Trial name
- CTM (NCT05678985)
- Testing
- Choose to Move
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 550 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Aging, Mobility Limitation
Evaluating Implementation and Impact of the Adapted Choose to Move (CTM) Program
Choose to Move (CTM) is a 3-month, choice-based health-promoting program for low active older adults being scaled-up across British Columbia (BC), Canada.
- Conditions
- Aging, Mobility Limitation, Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- CTM (NCT06252259)
- Testing
- Choose to Move
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 336 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Aging, Mobility Limitation
Evaluating Implementation and Impact of Provincial Scale-up of the Adapted Choose to Move (CTM) Program
Choose to Move (CTM) is a 3-month, choice-based health-promoting program for low active older adults being scaled-up across British Columbia (BC), Canada.
- Conditions
- Aging, Mobility Limitation, Physical Inactivity, Loneliness
- Trial name
- NCT06446414
- Testing
- Choose to Move
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Type 2 Diabetes, Muscle Atrophy
The Role of Type 2 Diabetes on Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Recovery Following Bed Rest in Older Adults
The goal of this study is to determine the impact of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes on muscle atrophy during a period of bed rest and recovery of muscle mass, strength, and physical function following bed rest.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Muscle Atrophy, Aging, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- REST (NCT03761446)
- Testing
- Bed rest
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute