Clinical trials: Sedentary Adults
Sedentary Behavior
ACTLIFE: is Active Life-style Enough?
Sedentary lifestyles in modern obesogenic society produce several dysfunctions that cause chronic diseases in lederly population and this phenomenon is becoming a major public health problem.
- Trial name
- ACTLIFE (NCT04877938)
- Testing
- Echolgical physical activity Intervention
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Aging
Dancing for Better Aging: Evaluating the Impact of a Dance/Movement Therapy (D/MT) Program for Older Adults
The aim of this study is to empirically evaluate the impact of a Dance/Movement Therapy program adapted to older adults. Participants over 60 years old are enrolled in one of three groups: Dance/Movement Therapy, Aerobic Exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT02455258
- Testing
- Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT), Aerobics Exercise (AE)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal
Physical Inactivity
Mindful Walking Intervention for Physical Inactivity
Mindful walking is a meditation practice that combines physical activity and mindfulness practice. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions provided for increasing physical…
- Trial name
- NCT04277026
- Testing
- Mindful Walking
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clemson University
Fall, Physical Inactivity
Technology-based Fall Risk Assessments for Older Adults in Low-income Settings
The goal of this observational study is to examine the associations among fall risk appraisal, body composition, and physical activity in older adults in low-income settings.
- Conditions
- Fall, Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT06063187
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Prediabetes
Effects of Hourly Stair-Climbing Exercise Snacks on Metabolic and Vascular Health in Adults With Prediabetes
This study will examine whether very short bouts of stair climbing performed throughout the day can improve blood sugar control and cardiovascular health in adults with prediabetes.
- Trial name
- RISE UP (NCT07847684)
- Testing
- Hourly 3-Minute Light Walking Breaks, Hourly Stair-Climbing Exercise Snacks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Sedentary Behavior
Comparison the Effects of Deep Water Running and Treadmill Running
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of different exercise programs as 'Deep Water Running' and 'Treadmill Running' in sedentary young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04488809
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Efficacy of Individualized Aerobic Exercise Training in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 12-week individualized aerobic training program helps manage inactive or mildly active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)…
- Trial name
- NCT06804733
- Testing
- 12-week individualized aerobic exercise training, 12-week control intervention followed by 12-week aerobic exercise training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital
Physical Activity Promotion Among Inactive Adults
E-health Interventions to Promote Physical Activity Among Inactive Adults
The project addresses physical inactivity as a global health issue. Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Moreover, inactive adults have a higher risk to develop lifestyle diseases.
- Trial name
- ONWARDS (NCT04526444)
- Testing
- Fitness tracker, Online training, Peer support via social media
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Healthy Lifestyle, Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Effectiveness of a Supervised University-Based Physical Activity and Health Education Program on Lifestyle and Psychological Well-being (Ponte en Forma)
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured, supervised university-based program that combines physical activity and health education to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and psychological well-being.
- Conditions
- Healthy Lifestyle, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Sedentary Behavior, Psychological Well-being
- Trial name
- PONTE-FORMA (NCT07268144)
- Testing
- Ponte en Forma Program
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur
Pre Hypertension
Combined Effects of Isometric Wall Squats and High Intensity Interval Training on Rate Pressure Product in Normotensive and Pre-hypertensive Sedentary Adults
Hypertension is leading yet preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality worldwide. Prehypertension identifies those at high risk of developing HTN, prompting intervention to prevent or delay the…
- Trial name
- NCT06610006
- Testing
- High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Isometric Wall Squat
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Type 2 Diabetes, Muscular Atrophy
Exercise Training as an Intervention to Improve Muscle Function and Recovery Following Bed Rest in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this research is to gather data on how exercise can help recovery of muscle mass, strength, and physical function after bedrest in older adults with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Muscular Atrophy, Sedentary Behavior, Exercise
- Trial name
- RECOVER (NCT04057677)
- Testing
- Bed Rest Intervention, Exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
A Group-Based Walking Study Using WeChat to Enhance Physical Activity Among Older Adults
The aim for the study is to use the function WeRun in the application WeChat to encourage physical activity and social engagement among community dwelling older adults and their family members and friends.
- Trial name
- NCT03803085
- Testing
- Control condition, Treatment condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brandeis University
no Condition, Community-dwelling 80+ Older Adults
Validation of Objectively and Subjectively Measured Physical Activity Against Energy Expenditure in Older Adults
Physical inactivity is identified as one of the most important modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases, functional loss and disability and reliable assessment tools of physical activity are crucial in both research and…
- Trial name
- NCT04821713
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Overweight
Identifying the Effect and Working Mechanisms of MyPlan 2.0 in Older Adults
The aim of this study is to investigate whether and how 'MyPlan 2.0' helps older adults to be more physically active or less sedentary. Two groups will be created, an intervention group and a waiting-list control group.
- Trial name
- NCT03799146
- Testing
- MyPlan 2.0, Waiting List
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Sedentary Behavior
Impact of High-Volume Upper Limb Training on Physical and Cognitive Outcomes
Engaging in regular and appropriately structured physical activities is a critical component of an individual's lifestyle and represents a lifelong habit essential for promoting overall well-being.
- Trial name
- NCT06754579
- Testing
- High-Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training, Low Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tarsus University
Chronic Pain, Obesity
A Mobile Intervention to Reduce Pain and Improve Health (MORPH)
Chronic pain contributes to declining health and function in older adults; effects that are intensified by obesity and sedentary (sitting) behavior.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- NCT03377634
- Testing
- MORPH
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Physical Activity, Blood Pressure
Multilevel Intervention for Physical Activity in Retirement Communities
The purpose of this study was to assess whether a 6-month multilevel physical activity intervention can significantly increase physical activity levels in sedentary adults, 65 and older, living in Continuing Care Retirement…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Blood Pressure, Physical Functioning, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- MIPARC (NCT01155011)
- Testing
- Physical Activity, Group educational sessions, Phone counseling call
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 307 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Oxygen Deficiency
Oxygenation Changes After 2-month Exercise in Sedentary Older Adults With Diabetes
The aim of the study is to determine the physiological evidence of how muscular and cerebral oxygenation changes link to fatigue, physical, and cognitive performance after moderate-intensity exercise in sedentary older adults…
- Trial name
- NCT04626453
- Testing
- 2-month home moderate-intensity exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
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
Quadriceps Muscle Strength, Isokinetic
Effects of Adding End-Range Isometric Holds to Isotonic Knee Extensor Training on Isokinetic Performance in Sedentary Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding a short muscle hold (isometric contraction) to a standard leg-strengthening exercise improves knee muscle strength more than the standard exercise alone, in healthy adults who…
- Trial name
- NCT07667543
- Testing
- Isotonic Exercise With Added Isometric Hold, Isotonic Exercise Only
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University