Clinical trials: Sedentary
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
Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes
Effects of Dark Chocolate on Exercise Capacity, and Mitochondrial Structure and Function
The major goal of this study is to characterize the ability of dark chocolate enriched in epicatechin (a component of dark chocolate) to improve the structural and functional features of mitochondria in two groups 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01671514
- Testing
- Epicatechin-enriched dark chocolate, Low-epicatechin dark chocolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases
Healthy Lifestyles After Cancer for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Program to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors
There are close to 700,000 survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer (aged 15 to 39 at diagnosis) in the US. Survivorship for AYAs is often complicated by long-term and late-effects.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Weight Management, Pain
- Trial name
- HEALTHY-AYA (NCT05869604)
- Testing
- HEALTHY AYA, Education Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Functional Disability, Obesity
Effects of a Weight Reduction and Lifestyle Program in Older Adults
This research study will assess the effects of two different programs on weight, body composition, mobility and improved health. Measures of health will include functional abilities, and physical performance.
- Conditions
- Functional Disability, Obesity, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- NCT00714506
- Testing
- Diet and physical activity, Physical activity control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Physical Inactivity
The CHAMP ASP: Promoting Physical Activity & Health in Children
Currently, 10 million children participate in afterschool programs (ASPs) each day, and ASPs provide a great opportunity to enhance children's health outside of the regular school environment, particularly given the decline in…
- Trial name
- CHAMP-ASP (NCT05342701)
- Testing
- Motor Skills Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 264 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
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
Insufficient Sleep, Physical Inactivity
Social Determinants of Sleep and Obesity
African American adults sleep less and obtain worse quality sleep compared to the national average, and emerging evidence links inadequate sleep with greater morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases such as diabetes…
- Conditions
- Insufficient Sleep, Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT05698693
- Testing
- Sleep intervention, Contact Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Sedentary Lifestyle
The Effects of Faculty/Staff Exercise Program
This study focuses on analyzing the data collected from participants in the Faculty/Staff Exercise Program to determine the success and quantifying the results of the program.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03385447
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kent State 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, Occupational Stress
Effects of a Sedentary Behaviors at Work on Health in Emergency Medical Dispatchers and CODIS Operators (SECODIS)
The purpose of the study is to study changes in sedentary behavior following a behavioral intervention (sit-and-stand desk, and cycloergometer)
- Trial name
- SECODIS (NCT05931406)
- Testing
- Control, Sit-and-stand desk, Cycloergometer
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Pilot Study of GLY-LOW Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women With Obesity
A combination of generally regarded as safe (GRAS) compounds named GLY-LOW, which included: alpha lipoic acid, pyridoxamine, nicotinamide, piperine and thiamine, were examined in pre-clinical experiments.
- Conditions
- Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06242535
- Testing
- GLY-LOW
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic
Hypertension, Overweight
Community Park-Based Programs for Health Promotion: Active Older Adults Prospective Cohort Study
The Active Older Adults prospective cohort study examines the effects of a park-based fitness program on cardiovascular fitness outcomes for older adults (aged 50 years and older).
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Overweight, Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- AOA (NCT06604650)
- Testing
- Active older Adults
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cerebral Palsy, Mobile Phone Use
Using Augmented Reality to Promote Physical Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Children with cerebral palsy (CP), Gross Motor Functional Classification Scale (GMFCS) I-II will be recruited to participate in a home based physical activity intervention for 4 weeks.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Mobile Phone Use, Pediatric ALL, Physical Disability
- Trial name
- NCT06096272
- Testing
- Augment Reality Exergames
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Effect of Exercise on Elevated C-reactive Protein Concentrations in Formerly Inactive Adults
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of exercise training on elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations, an indicator of inflammation, in initially inactive women and men.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT00113061
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
The Effectiveness of a Theory-driven Behavioral Change Intervention on Sedentary Behavior in Individuals With Coronary Heart Disease: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The objective of this randomised controlled trial is to examine the effectiveness of a theory-driven behavioural change intervention on total sedentary time (primary outcomes), moderate-to-vigorous physical activity time…
- Trial name
- NCT07357961
- Testing
- A theory-driven behavioural change intervention, Attentive control group
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Alcohol Consumption
Motivational Interventions for Lifestyle and Exercise in College Students
Engagement in substance-free activities, such as exercise, has an inverse relationship to substance use in college students. While exercise has numerous physical and mental health benefits, the majority of college students are…
- Trial name
- MILE (NCT01057979)
- Testing
- MET + CM for Exercise, MET + Exercise Contracting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Sleep Quality, Compliance
Changes in 24-hour Activity Cycle Behaviors During a Time-Restricted Eating Intervention in College-Aged Women
Time-restricted Eating (TRE) is a dietary approach that limits food intake to 4 - 12-hour windows without intentionally altering diet quality.
- Conditions
- Sleep Quality, Compliance, Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviors
- Trial name
- DAWG-TREAT (NCT07520786)
- Testing
- Time Restricted Eating, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Georgia
Type 2 Diabetes
Marathon Runners Compared to Sedentary Matched Control Subjects
The investigators wish to compare very active runners in healthy untrained control subjects on a number of parameters. The project aims to understand the underlying mechanisms by which physical inactivity causes diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT02001805
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inge Holm
Healthy
Pregnancy 24/7 Offspring Study
There is growing evidence that maternal health and behaviors in pregnancy, such as pre-pregnancy obesity, excessive gestational weight gain, poor diet, smoking, and adverse pregnancy outcomes, are linked to fetal programming for…
- Trial name
- NCT07172880
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kara Whitaker
Physical Inactivity
Blood Flow Restriction and Creatine Supplementation in Women
This research is examining the changes in muscle size, muscle function, body composition, strength, and blood vessel health. Specifically, the changes in these variables over the course of 8 weeks of training with or without…
- Trial name
- NCT05877417
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate, Blood Flow Restriction, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida