Clinical trials: Sedentary Adults
Physical Inactivity, Healthy
Supervised Center-based vs. Unsupervised Home-based Exercise Programs (PRO-Training)
The superiority of supervised center-based training programs compared with unsupervised home-based ones in older adults remains unclear, and no evidence exists on whether including a motivational component could moderate these…
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Healthy, Older Adult
- Trial name
- PRO-Training (NCT05619250)
- Testing
- Unsupervised home-based exercise group without motivational intervention (UNSUP), Unsupervised home-based exercise group with motivational intervention (UNSUP+), Supervised center-based exercise group without motivational intervention (SUP)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
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
Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Fatigue
Increasing Physical Activity for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
This study aims to advance the scientific understanding and potential future implementation of physical activity promotion by testing the efficacy of a phone-based app for increasing activity in insufficiently active patients…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Fatigue, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- NCT06270641
- Testing
- ExerciseRx intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Overweight (BMI > 25), Obese But Otherwise Healthy Participants
Pistachio Snacking and Metabolic Flexibility
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of pistachio snacking on metabolic flexibility (at rest, during exercise, and in post-exercise recovery) in healthy overweight and obese adults.
- Conditions
- Overweight (BMI > 25), Obese But Otherwise Healthy Participants, Overweight or Obese, Obese Patients (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²)
- Trial name
- NCT07340125
- Testing
- Pistachio
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip
Evaluation of Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR)
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
- Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip, Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee, Total Knee Anthroplasty
- Trial name
- CTM-RR (NCT07696650)
- Testing
- Choose to Move Replacement Ready
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Healthy, Physically Inactive
Effect of Resistance Exercise on Physical and Psychological Factors
Physical inactivity is a key risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, negatively affecting emotional well-being by increasing psychological distress and reducing mental health.
- Trial name
- NCT06708325
- Testing
- Resistance Training Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monira Aldhahi
Sedentary Behavior
Sedentary Behavior Breaks With Isometric Exercise in Cardiovascular Health Indicators
The goal of this study is to analyze the chronic effects of sedentary behavior breaks using the leg extension isometric exercise in the cardiovascular health indicators of healthy adults exposed to prolonged time in the sitting…
- Trial name
- BREAK001 (NCT03949205)
- Testing
- Leg Extension Isometric Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Exercise, Sedentary Older Adults
Internet Intervention Promotes Physical Activity in Sedentary Older Adults
This study evaluated the efficacy of a 12-week Internet intervention to help sedentary older adults adopt and maintain an exercise regimen.
- Trial name
- NCT01579240
- Testing
- Internet exercise program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 368 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc.
Aging, Cerebral Palsy
Long Term Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Cerebral Palsy
Background: Respiratory disease is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in adults with cerebral palsy (CP). Adequate pulmonary function is essential to prevent these health problems, however respiratory muscle…
- Conditions
- Aging, Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Weakness, Older People--Abuse of
- Trial name
- NCT06064292
- Testing
- INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Obesity & Overweight, Headache
Investigation of the Relationship Between Gray and White Matter Volumes, Walking Exercise, and Body Fat Percentage in Adults With a Body Mass Index Above 25
This study examines the relationship between walking exercise, body fat percentage changes, and brain gray and white matter volumes in overweight and obese adults with headache complaints.
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Headache, Sedentary Lifestyle, Body Fat Percentage
- Trial name
- NCT07425093
- Testing
- Walking Exercise Program, Dietary Intervention, Brain MRI Morphometry
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Amasya University
Colorectal Cancer, Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)
Chemo Brain Prehab Project
Colorectal cancer is 37% higher in the North West than the national average and is treated by chemotherapy, including fluorouracil, capecitabine, and oxaliplatin.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old), Physically Inactive, Chemotherapy
- Trial name
- CHEMOBRAIN (NCT07341217)
- Testing
- Exercise Prehabilitation, Multivitamins, Standard Care (in control arm)
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Chris Gaffney
Sedentary Lifestyle
Senior Change Makers Study: Improving Physical Activity Environments
Senior Change Makers is an intergenerational intervention that compares two, 8-week programs: (1) an advocacy program wherein senior participants perform audits of their physical activity environments, identify an advocacy…
- Trial name
- NCT02944838
- Testing
- Senior Change Makers Advocacy Program, Senior Change Makers Physical Activity Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Sedentary Lifestyle
A "Stand Up and Move More" Intervention for Older Adults
The purpose of the expanded study is to examine the effectiveness of a "Stand Up and Move More" intervention to reduce sedentary behavior in older adults from underserved communities.
- Trial name
- NCT03412084
- Testing
- Stand up and move more
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Postural Balance
Postural Balance Program in Sedentary Older Adults.
Introduction: Balance is one of the physical capacities that are altered due to the changes produced by aging. This represents an increased risk of falls in older adults.
- Trial name
- PEMaS (NCT04385784)
- Testing
- Balance exercise program., Home-based exercise program.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Sedentary Behavior, Healthy Participants
The Effect of Exercise on Metabolic Alteration
The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effectiveness of aerobic exercise in treating obesity in adults and to assess the efficacy of exercise.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Healthy Participants, Adult
- Trial name
- Exercise (NCT06923163)
- Testing
- Exercise intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences
Aging, Physical Inactivity
Provincial Scale-up of Choose to Move (CTM) Phase 4
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, Physical Inactivity, Mobility Limitation, Loneliness
- Trial name
- NCT06434298
- Testing
- Choose to Move
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 5,720 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
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
Walking, Sleep
The Effect of Walking Exercise on Sleep Quality in Sedentary Healthy Adults
The primary goal of this study is to examine the effect of one-hour walking exercise on sleep quality in adults. The second goal of this study is to explore a feasible exercise method to promote sleep quality to all age groups…
- Conditions
- Walking, Sleep, Stress, Psychological, Lifestyle, Sedentary
- Trial name
- NCT04427696
- Testing
- Aerobic walking intervention
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Feifei Wang
Fall, Fear of Falling
Optimizing a Technology-based Body and Mind Intervention
Older adults may feel at risk for falling, but do not have a physical risk of falling. On the other hand, some older adults may not feel at risk for falling, but do have a physical risk of falling.
- Conditions
- Fall, Fear of Falling, Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT05778604
- Testing
- Physio-feedback, Cognitive reframing, Peer-led exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 403 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Hypertension, Older Adults
Effects of a Bodypump Training Program on Resting Blood Pressure and Physical Fitness in Sedentary Older Adults With Hypertension
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an eight-week Bodypump® group training program on resting blood pressure and physical fitness in sedentary older adults with hypertension.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Older Adults, Functional Capacity, Resistance Training
- Trial name
- BPFIT (NCT07084337)
- Testing
- Bodypump Training Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Extremadura