Clinical trials: Sedentary Adults
Sedentary Behavior / Physical Inactivity, Aging
Effects of Different Amounts of Plyometric Exercise Without Jumping in Physically Inactive Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether different amounts of plyometric exercise without jumping can improve lower-limb muscle strength, power, and muscle and tendon mechanical properties in sedentary and/or…
- Trial name
- NJPT-OLDER (NCT07891000)
- Testing
- High-Volume Non-Jumping Plyometric Training, Low-Volume Non-Jumping Plyometric Training
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Americas - Chili
Physical Activity
Pedal@Work: A Worksite Wellness Program
The primary aim of this pilot study is to test the efficacy of a worksite intervention for reducing daily sedentary time and improving risk factors for cardiometabolic disease (e.g., measures of adiposity, anthropometrics…
- Trial name
- Pedal@Work (NCT01371084)
- Testing
- Pedal@Work Worksite Wellness, Pedal@Work
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Physical Inactivity, Sleep Hygiene
The Effect of Calisthenic Exercises
This study will investigate the effects of physical activity in young adults. With the increase in physical activity, the change in smartphone addiction, pain and sleep quality parameters will be evaluated.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Sleep Hygiene, Smartphone Addiction, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06396936
- Testing
- Calisthenic exercise program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
Aging
Feasibility and Efficacy of A Remote Tai Chi Program in Older Adults
This project is designed to explore the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a remote Tai Chi program on older adults' 24-hour movement behaviors (i.e., physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep patterns).
- Trial name
- NCT06918678
- Testing
- Tai Chi intervention, Usual care condiition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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, Frailty
The 'Outdoor Rehab-Fit' App-based Physical Activity Education Intervention for Frail Older Adults in Hong Kong
In recent years, research teams around the world have developed interventions to educate older adults to use outdoor exercise facilities (OEFs) to improve health outcomes like strength, balance, mobility, PA level, and weight.
- Trial name
- NCT06326710
- Testing
- mHealth, Health Talk
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Inactivity
Effectiveness of a Web-based, Computer-tailored, Pedometer-based Physical Activity Intervention for Adults: a Cluster-randomized Controlled Trial
The present study used a cluster-randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of a computer-tailored, pedometer-based Physical Activity (PA) intervention delivered through the Internet.
- Trial name
- NCT02080585
- Testing
- Physical Activity advice.
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 274 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
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
Depressive Symptoms
Blueberries, Inflammation, Motivation, and Physical Activity
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of daily supplementation of freeze-dried blueberry to modulate inflammation-driven lack of motivation in 40 sedentary, older adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT05735587
- Testing
- Freeze-dried Blueberry Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Hebrew SeniorLife
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
Muscle Strength
Investigation of the Efficacy and Safety of Three Test Products and Comparator on Muscular Performance After the Initiation of a Resistance Training Program
The objective of this randomized, triple-blind, comparator controlled, parallel clinical trial is to investigate the functional equivalence of three test products compared to whey protein on muscular performance in a healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT04814225
- Testing
- Test Product 1, Test Product 2, Test Product 3
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Roquette Canada, LTD.
Health Behavior, Behavioral Activation
Mobile Behavioral Activation Program With Wearable Sensors and Secure Activity Verification
This study evaluates a mobile-integrated behavioral activation program designed to help adults improve their daily productivity, motivation, and task engagement.
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Behavioral Activation, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- MBAP-X (NCT07382804)
- Testing
- Behavioral: Mobile Behavioral Activation App, Mobile App + Wearable Activity Sensor, Mobile App + Wearable Sensor + Secure Activity Verification Layer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 227,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Truway Health, Inc.
Metabolic Health, Gut Hormones
Breaking Sitting and Metabolic Health in Sedentary Lean Adults
The purpose of this project is to investigate the effects of breaking up prolonged sitting on postprandial metabolic responses, gut hormones secretion and energy balance in sedentary lean adults.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Health, Gut Hormones, Energy Balance
- Trial name
- NCT05306613
- Testing
- Prolonged sitting, Breaking sitting
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
Hypertension, Stroke
Culturally Tailoring a Stroke Intervention in Community Senior Centers
Stroke is a cruel disease that disproportionately kills and disables African-Americans, Latinos, Chinese-Americans and Korean-Americans; seniors with high blood pressure are at particularly high risk.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Stroke, Sedentary Lifestyle, Aged
- Trial name
- SPIRP (NCT02181062)
- Testing
- Walking Intervention
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Aging, Mobility Limitation
Choose to Move - Next Steps: Can 'Booster Sessions' Sustain Health Benefits of an Effective, Scaled-up, Health Promotion Program?
One-third of Canadians will be older adults (>65y) by 2050. Thus, healthy aging is a public health priority. Many older adult health promoting interventions have been implemented, yet few were scaled-up and sustained.
- Conditions
- Aging, Mobility Limitation, Sedentary Behavior, Loneliness
- Trial name
- CTM-NS (NCT04592614)
- Testing
- Choose to Move - Next Steps
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
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
Exercise Behavior
An mHealth Exercise Intervention for Sedentary Adults
This pilot trial examines the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based, social networking exercise intervention in improving physical activity behavior in adults who do not perform regular exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT05192421
- Testing
- Wellness Education, Exercise Videos, Livestream Classes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California State University, Long Beach
Older Adults, Sedentary Behavior
Better Together: Reablement and Caregivers
Hospitalization creates opportunities for older adults to accumulate prolonged periods of sitting and lying (defined as sedentary behavior) which can result in mobility loss.
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, Caregiver
- Trial name
- B2G (NCT04467814)
- Testing
- Better Together, Usual Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
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
Sedentary Behavior
Reducing Sedentary Time in Obese Adults
Greater time spent in sedentary behaviors, independent of physical activity level, can increase risk of morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT01688804
- Testing
- Behavioral intervention to reduce sedentary time delivered via mobile smartphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital