Clinical trials: Sedentary
Sedentary Behavior
Effects of Physical Inactivity on Insulin Sensitivity, Appetite, Energy Balance, and Cardiovascular Responses in Humans.
Physical inactivity is a significant predictor of major non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes (7%), cardiovascular disease (6%), musculoskeletal disorders and some cancers, and has been proposed to be the 4th leading…
- Trial name
- NCT04172090
- Testing
- Control, SIT+E, SIT=E
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Physical Activity, Biological Aging
Exercise Referral Schemes Enhanced by Self-Management Strategies to Battle Sedentary Behaviour
The increase of the elderly population leads to increased prevalence of frailty, risk for poor health outcomes, and related health and social care costs.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Biological Aging, Frail Older Adults, Controlled Clinical Trials, Randomized
- Trial name
- SitLESS (NCT02629666)
- Testing
- ERS and/or Self-management Strategies
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ramon Llull
Sedentary Behavior, Child Behavior
Stand Out in Class: Reducing Sitting Time in the Classroom Environment
The primary aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of incorporating manually adjustable sit-stand desks in the classroom environment of 9-10 year olds in reducing sedentary behaviour at school during a full school…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Child Behavior, Physical Activity, Obesity
- Trial name
- SOIC2 (NCT04296669)
- Testing
- Ergotron LearnFit Sit-Stand desk
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loughborough University
Physical Activity, Sedentary Lifestyle
Active Schools: Skelmersdale
The aim of AS:Sk is to improve physical activity levels and health-related outcomes of children from the Skelmersdale area of West Lancashire through a school-based physical activity multi-component intervention.
- Trial name
- AS:Sk (NCT03283904)
- Testing
- Multicomponent physical activity intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Edge Hill University
Breast Cancer
Using Technology to Improve Physical Activity Levels Among Postmenopausal Women (The Active & Aware Study)
Women who are overweight or do not exercise are at higher risk for breast cancer after menopause. This study will test a new electronic device that measures the body's movement and works alongside a website to help women increase…
- Trial name
- NCT01837147
- Testing
- Technology-Based Physical Activity Promotion, Pedometer Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Child, Only, Metabolic Diseases
Nutritional Study in Spanish Pediatric Population
This study investigates the aspects related to the intake of food and nutrients, physical activity and sedentary behavior of Spanish children from 1 to 9 years.
- Conditions
- Child, Only, Metabolic Diseases, Child Development, Diet Habit
- Trial name
- EsNuPI (NCT03941392)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Iberoamericana de Nutricion
Sedentary Lifestyle
The Effects, Perceptions, and Attitudes of Previously Sedentary Individuals Starting an Exercise Program
To examine whether starting an exercise program with or without education can influence dietary choices in previously sedentary of 20-40 years.
- Trial name
- NCT04097626
- Testing
- nutrition education, no nutrition education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Diabetes Mellitus, Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Effects of Simulated Passive Jogging Device on Glucose Homeostasis, Muscle Strength and Endurance
Physical Inactivity and excessive sedentary behavior are risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Movement is important for overall health.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Glucose Metabolism Disorders, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03550105
- Testing
- Gentle Jogger
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sackner Wellness Products LLC
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
Sedentary Behavior, Hypertriglyceridemia
Interrupting Prolonged Sitting With Periodic Interval Exercise: Effect on Postprandial Lipemia
Investigating the effects of interrupting various lengths of prolonged sitting with bike sprints on post prandial lipemia the next day.
- Trial name
- NCT04241081
- Testing
- Interrupting Prolonged Sitting with Periodic Interval Exercise: Effect on Postprandial Lipemia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Sedentary Lifestyle
Innovative Physical Activity Interventions for Overweight Latinos
This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of an automated Simple Message Service (SMS, also known as text messaging) advisor system relative to a proven human advisor program to promote regular, sustained physical…
- Trial name
- SMS-Stanford (NCT02385591)
- Testing
- Telephone Support, SMS Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Sedentary Lifestyle, Risk Factor, Cardiovascular
Assessing the Effects Of Treadmill On LPA, Sitting Time, and Cardiovascular Risk
The purpose of this study is to: 1. Evaluate the relative efficacy of a treadmill desk intervention on light physical activity and sitting behaviors at work over four weeks; 2.
- Trial name
- NCT03236597
- Testing
- Treadmill desk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Sedentary Behavior, Insulin Sensitivity
The Effect of Sitting and Moderate Exercise on Plasma Insulin and Glucose Responses to an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
The investigators hypothesize that cycling for 1 hour of exercise at 65% peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) after sitting >13 hr/day (SIT+EX) will not be different in postprandial plasma insulin responses compared to the control…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Insulin Sensitivity, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- NCT04195165
- Testing
- SIT, ACTIVE, EX
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Sedentary Behavior
Affective and Cognitive Responses to Acute Bouts of Physical Activity and Mindfulness Training
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the benefits of mindfulness training during an acute bout of physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT04078464
- Testing
- Mindfulness Training Alone, Acute Physical Activity Alone, Acute Physical Activity and Mindfulness Training Together
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Sedentary Lifestyle
The Health Action Process Approach and Movement Patterns in Adult Office Workers
Societal changes have resulted in reduced demands to be active and increased daily time spent sitting. Excessive sitting has been shown to be a health hazard.
- Trial name
- NCT03091686
- Testing
- HAPA SB Intervention Slideshow, HAPA MVPA Attention-Control Slideshow
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 218 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Accidental Falls, Sedentary Lifestyle
Developing a Intervention to Enhance Motivation for Physical Activities Known to Reduce Fall Risk
The purpose of this pilot study is to develop an intervention, based on empirical evidence and health-related behavioral change theory, to enhance motivation for engaging in fall-reducing physical activities.
- Trial name
- ReadySteady (NCT02433249)
- Testing
- 1 Physical Activity, Interpersonal Motivation, Intrapersonal Motivation
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Physical Inactivity
Mindful Movement for Physical Activity and Wellbeing in Older Adults
Physical inactivity has reached pandemic proportions and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- NCT03114709
- Testing
- Mindful Movement, 10 Keys to Health & Wellbeing
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Sedentary Behavior
Ecological Momentary Determinants of Sedentary Behavior
A two phase trial to understand the personal, behavioral, environmental, and contextual factors that underpin sedentary behavior and to systematically test a series of contextual prompt characteristics that may lead to subsequent…
- Trial name
- NCT03399916
- Testing
- Prompt sent
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Old Age
Breaking-up Sedentary Time and 2 Weeks Detraining
Regularly interrupting sedentary behavior (SB) with activity breaks may attenuate postprandial glucose (PPG) excursions and improve glycemic control.
- Trial name
- NCT04142346
- Testing
- Sitting + moderate intensity breaks
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lisbon
Sedentary Lifestyle
6 Weeks Step Aerobics Training Among Females With Sedentary Life Style.
To determine the Effects of 6 weeks of Step Aerobics Training on Pulmonary Functions among females with sedentary life style. Traditional aerobic training programs has great effects to improved pulmonary functions in individuals…
- Trial name
- NCT04051788
- Testing
- Step Aerobics, Aerobic exercise (Lower limb Cycling)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University