Clinical trials: Sedentary
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Effect of Compression Stockings on the Number of Apneas/Hypopneas Per Hour of Sleep in Patients With Syndrome Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea as Compared to no Treatment
The sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome is characterized by the occurrence, during sleep, of abnormally frequent episodes of interruption of ventilation (apnea), or significant reduction in ventilation (hypopnea).
- Trial name
- NCT05477719
- Testing
- Wearing of specific compression stockings
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sigvaris France
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
Self-Perception, Body Weight
Effects of Active Video Games in Physically Inactive Children
Inactivity was reported to be high in children and considered to be the fourth common cause of death in all ages. The reason for children is usually the increasing indoor use of sedentary screen time.
- Trial name
- AVGAME (NCT03720938)
- Testing
- Active Video Games
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Obesity, Physical Activity
Small Monetary Incentives to Promote Exercise (Exercise4Good; EX4G)
This study is for physically inactive adults with an active membership at a Greater Providence Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
- Trial name
- NCT03134040
- Testing
- Incentives (Rebate), Incentives (Donation), Feedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
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
Sedentary Behavior, Physical Inactivity
Effect Of 8-Week Online Fitness Intervention Health Related Fitness
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of 8-week online delivered exercise program on actual and perceived physical fitness components.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Physical Inactivity, Body Image
- Trial name
- NCT06116474
- Testing
- Web-Based Physical Fitness Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Technical University
Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle
Lottery Incentives for Moving
The purpose of the study is to learn more about effective ways to motivate people to increase their non-exercise energy expenditure exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT01278654
- Testing
- Incentive to exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 212 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard 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
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases
Substituting Sitting With Standing and Walking in Free-living Conditions Improves Daily Glucose Profile in South Asians
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of substituting sitting under free-living conditions in South Asian adults with overweight and obesity on continuous glucose profiles.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT04645875
- Testing
- SIT regimen, SITless regimen
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bedfordshire
Neck Pain, Low Back Pain
Preventing Neck & Back Pain in Teleworking Office Workers: a Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of a general training program and educational session to prevent neck and/or low back pain in desktop workers
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, Back Pain
- Trial name
- Prevent@HOME (NCT04783454)
- Testing
- Exercise program
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Sedentary Behavior
Exploration of Sedentary Behaviour Among General Practitioners: A Mixed Methods Study
A sequential, mixed-methods study exploring sedentary behaviour among General Practitioners and General Practice Specialty Trainees.
- Trial name
- NCT04556695
- Testing
- Questionnaire survey, Accelerometer study, Semi-structured interview study
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University, Belfast
Healthy, Abdominal Obesity
Intestinal Tolerance & Health Effects of Daily Consumption of Two Eggs With Fatty Acid Profile Related to Metabolic Disorders
This study has two objectives: 1) to check that the daily consumption of two eggs with a particular fatty acid pattern rich in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (α-linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid), conjugated-linoleic acid and…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Abdominal Obesity, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- Oil4Egg (NCT04583657)
- Testing
- Eggs
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Sedentary Lifestyle
Effect of Alternating Postures on Cognitive Performance
Prolonged sitting is a risk factor for cardiovascular and musculoskeletal diseases, diabetes, several types of cancer and all-cause mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT02863731
- Testing
- Alternating working postures, first day, Alternating working postures, second day
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Muscle Atrophy, Insulin Sensitivity
Metabolic and Muscular Adaptations During Inactivity in 3 Days of Bed-rest
Space flight is associated with detrimental changes to the human body, including bone and muscle loss, fluid changes and deconditioning of muscles in the heart and blood vessels.
- Trial name
- NCT03495128
- Testing
- Bed Rest, Reconditioning
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Healthy, Sedentary Lifestyle
Investigation of Fat Oxidation During Moderate Versus Vigorous Intensity Exercise
Exercise is widely suggested as an important lifestyle change for weight loss, however, the optimal level of intensity moderate versus vigorous remains unclear.
- Trial name
- FATOX (NCT03864679)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Latvia
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
Elderly, Physical Inactivity
Enhance Physical Activity and Intergenerational Relationship Via Connect Active Program (CAP): a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
This study investigates how walking exercises and technology could enhance the quality of life in the older generation. It has three objectives: 1) To examine the effectiveness of the Connect Active Program (CAP) in improving…
- Trial name
- NCT06202482
- Testing
- Connect Active Program
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Sedentary Behavior, Obesity
Workplace Wellness: Improving Your Experience at Work
The primary objective of study was to compare affective (i.e., highlighted emotional benefits), instrumental (i.e., highlighted other health benefits), and self-regulation (i.e., demonstrated ways to plan, set goals, etc.)…
- Trial name
- NCT04082624
- Testing
- Nutrition condition, Affective condition, Instrumental condition
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Victoria
Chronic Diseases in Adolescence, Cardio Vascular Disease
Lifestyle Practices With Chronic Diseases Among Different Professionals
A qualitative study conducted in 2018 Exploring socio-cultural factors impacting adherence to type 2 diabetes therapy in rural Sargodha featured respondents who were primarily doctors, patients, and.
- Conditions
- Chronic Diseases in Adolescence, Cardio Vascular Disease, Diabetes Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT05865717
- Testing
- Quantitative sampling, Qualitative interviews
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 357 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan
Bone Health
The Associations Between Sedentary Behaviour and Impact Characteristics on Bone Health
To investigate associations between sedentary and active behaviour with bone health and functional ability, and to associate mechanical loading at the lumbar spine and hip in sedentary and active individuals with bone mineral…
- Trial name
- NCT02928913
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Tina Smith
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
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