Clinical trials: Sedentary Adults
Sedentary Lifestyle, Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Sprint Interval Training in Young Sedentary Adults
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a 6-week supervised sprint interval training program on cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy sedentary young adults.
- Trial name
- SIT (NCT07596836)
- Testing
- Sprint Interval Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sezer Taştan
Physical Inactivity
A RCT Evaluating a Chatbot in Increasing Physical Activity Among Older Adults
This study will compare the efficacy of a Chatbot-delivered stage of changes (SOC)-tailored online intervention (intervention group) versus a Chatbot-delivered non-SOC-tailored online intervention in increasing the prevalence of…
- Trial name
- NCT06641492
- Testing
- Chatbot-delivered interventions tailored to one's stage of changes, Chatbot-delivered standard interventions
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 278 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Cystic Fibrosis, Postural Defect
The Effect of Bone Mineral Density in Patients With Adult Cystic Fibrosis
The study was conducted in the age range of 18-45 December, who were diagnosed with Cystic fibrosis.
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Postural Defect, Pulmonary Disease, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- NCT06088485
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Cancer Survivors, Chronic Disease
Effects of Personalized Exercise Prescriptions Through Mobile Health on Physical Activity and Health Outcomes in the Cancer Survivors
Participation in regular physical activity is vital to a healthy lifestyle. Research has shown that regular participation in physical activity among cancer survivors is not only able to improve health outcomes, but is also…
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivors, Chronic Disease, Physical Activity, Cancer Survivorship
- Trial name
- NCT06840028
- Testing
- mHealth/sFitRx, Fitness Tracker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sedentary Behavior, Mild Cognitive Impairment
The DURATION Study: reDUcing sedentaRy behAviour to Maintain cogniTIve functiON.
Rationale: Older adults spend the majority of their time in sedentary behaviours (SB). High amounts of SB have been correlated with reduced cognitive performance.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Glucose Intolerance, Overweight and Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT04323423
- Testing
- interrupting sedentary behaviour with light physical activity
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Functional Fitness Deterioration, Gait Balance
Health and Gait Outcomes in Elderly Dancers Compared to Inactive Adults
The aim of this observational study is to assess functional fitness and spatial-temporal gait parameters in individuals aged 65 years and over who regularly participate in senior dance classes.
- Trial name
- NCT07170241
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Kovács Éva
Physical Inactivity, Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Physical Activity on Prescription (PAP) as a Health-enhancing Intervention in People With Disabilities
Physical inactivity is an increasing problem in the general population in society. However, in people with disabilities, inactivity is even more frequently reported.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- PAP (NCT05867940)
- Testing
- Physical activity on prescription
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Insomnia, Primary
Effects of Zero-Time Exercise (ZTEx) on Inactive Adults With Insomnia Disorder
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a longitudinal mixed-method process evaluation aims to (1) determine the effectiveness of a ZTEx intervention program, which is a lifestyle-integrated physical activity program, on…
- Trial name
- NCT04227587
- Testing
- Zero Time Exercise, Sleep hygiene education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Frailty, Quality of Life
Impact of a Personalized Multicomponent Exercise Program in Real Conditions Among Older Adults With HIV
Longitudinal prospective multicenter study with intervention and control groups and a two-year follow up. Participants will include 40 sedentary adults 50 years old or older with HIV infection and 20 sedentary adults 50 years old…
- Conditions
- Frailty, Quality of Life, Physical Inactivity, Body Composition
- Trial name
- MOVIhNG (NCT05435521)
- Testing
- Personalized multicomponent exercise program (strength, resistance, balance, and flexibility) (PMEP), Body composition, Musculoskeletal and visceral Ultrasound
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal
Sedentary Behavior, Aging
Oral 'Breath Test' to Measure Anabolic Sensitivity in Young and Older Adults at Different Activity Levels
Recent work in the investigators laboratory has examined the ability of a non-invasive 13CO2 breath-test to assess differences in amino acid oxidation rates and net balance in young healthy males following protein feeding and…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Aging, Sarcopenia, Amino Acids
- Trial name
- ARBT (NCT05216809)
- Testing
- Habitual Physical Activity, Step-Reduction
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Physical Inactivity
Comparing Self-paced Versus Moderate Intensity Physical Activity Recommendation for Midlife Adults
We will randomly assign (blocked on Gender (female, male, other), body mass index (BMI; overweight [25 < BMI < 30]) or obese (30 < BMI <40) and pain status (chronic pain vs not)) adults ages 50-64 into either; (a) self-selected…
- Trial name
- NCT05285748
- Testing
- Self-Paced Intensity Physical Activity, Prescribed Moderate Intensity Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases
Effects of Breaking up Prolonged Sitting on Postprandial Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Markers in South Asian Adults
The purpose of this study is to examine whether breaking up prolonged sitting with short regular bouts of walking can reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels after eating, which are risk markers for Type 2 diabetes and heart…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03898206
- Testing
- Breaking up sitting with walking breaks (INT-SIT), Prolonged sitting (SIT)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bedfordshire
Physical Activity, Aging
Long Distance Running Training by Older Adults
The goal of this project is to understand the effect of regular practice of long distance running on the posture and movement control of older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01475448
- Testing
- Long distance training, Walking training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Reducing Sedentary Behaviour in Young Adults at Risk of Diabetes
Excessive periods of time spent sitting may be a risk factor for diabetes. Current lifestyles encourage large amounts of sitting (sedentary behaviour) through increasing car use, computers, and appealing screen-based home…
- Trial name
- STAND (NCT01301196)
- Testing
- Educational workshop
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 189 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loughborough University
Sedentary, Elderly
Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Older Adults Using Citizen-science and Modern Technology
To develop and implement a physical activity promotion intervention for older adults with or without chronic disease living in an urban environment.
- Conditions
- Sedentary, Elderly, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT02744924
- Testing
- Physical activity intervention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
Feasibility of the JOIN4JOY Programme to Reduce Sedentary Behaviour and Increase Physical Activity in Older Adults.
Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) programmes for older people in the community and long-term care facilities traditionally focus on achieving functional and health improvements.
- Trial name
- JOIN4JOY (NCT06100835)
- Testing
- Complex intervention involving physical activity and behaviour change techniques
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Reducing Sedentary Behaviour and Cognition in Older People
Introduction Sedentary behaviour refers to activities of low energy expenditure in lying and sitting positions. Examples include driving, watching television, playing cards, puzzles and working on a computer.
- Trial name
- NCT04464538
- Testing
- WALC-R, Information leaflet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Anglia Ruskin University
Sedentary Lifestyle
The Effects of Smartphone Use on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep, and Well-being
Previous studies suggest that screen use (phones, TV, computers, etc) may negatively impact both sleep and mental health (1-3). The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of reducing smartphone use on sleep, physical…
- Trial name
- NCT03752385
- Testing
- reducing smartphone screen time
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Prince Edward Island
Sarcopenia
Krill Oil and Resistance Exercise in Older Adults
The aim of this study is to determine whether krill oil supplementation enhances effects of a pragmatic resistance exercise programme on adaptations in muscle strength, mass, function and neuromuscular function in sedentary older…
- Trial name
- KOREA (NCT05869513)
- Testing
- Vegetable oil, Krill oil, Home-based resistance exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
In-hospital Mobility, Geriatric
Hospital-Induced Immobility
Inactivity and bedrest during hospitalisation have numerous negative consequences, and it is especially important that older patients are mobile during hospitalisation.
- Conditions
- In-hospital Mobility, Geriatric, Immobilization
- Trial name
- NCT05926908
- Testing
- A Mobilisation Initiative, Focus Group Interviews, Formal Education
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 596 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet