Clinical trials: Sedentary Adults
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
Exercise, Sedentary Behavior
Responses to Physical Activity Messages Among Midlife Adults
The purpose of this study is to test the short-term effects of physical activity promotion messages designed for midlife adults.
- Conditions
- Exercise, Sedentary Behavior, Motivation
- Trial name
- NCT04711512
- Testing
- Encouragement/Support, Social Comparison
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rowan University
Behavior
Developing a Physically More Active Lifestyle Based on One's Own Values - RCT Among Sedentary Adults
The main objective of the study is to provide data of the effectiveness and feasibility of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in enhancing the physically active lifestyle among sedentary adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01796990
- Testing
- ACT, REF
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Likes - Foundation for Sport and Health Sciences
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
Sedentary Behaviors
Effect of Integrated Dual-Task Trunk Stabilization and Balance Training in Sedentary Adult Females
Balance and postural control are fundamental components of functional independence and quality of life in adults. Deficits in trunk stability and balance are strongly associated with increased fall risk, impaired mobility, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07593950
- Testing
- Multi-task training, Single task
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Behavior, Health
A Relational Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot for App-Based Physical Activity Promotion
This study aims to empirically test the theoretical mechanisms of relational perceptions in the context of building and testing a relational artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for improving physical activity (PA) behaviors…
- Trial name
- NCT05794308
- Testing
- Non-Relational Chatbot Physical Activity Intervention, Relational Chatbot Physical Activity Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Physical Inactivity, Weight Gain
Testing Responses of Young Adults to Intervention Messages for Promoting Physical Activity Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a precision (person-specific and context-sensitive) messaging algorithm for increasing physical activity and slowing weight gain in insufficiently-active young adults.
- Trial name
- TRY AIM (NCT05794178)
- Testing
- Education, Activity tracker, Text messaging (random timing and selection)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Sedentary Lifestyle
Tailored Multicomponent Intervention for Remote Physical Activity Promotion in Inactive Adults
The purpose of this study is to compare different modalities to communicate a remote and individually tailored physical activity promotion program.
- Trial name
- NCT02918578
- Testing
- "Phone" group, "Phone and SMS" group, "single writing" group
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 288 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Basel
Cardiovascular Diseases
Wearable Technology to Reduce Sedentary Behavior and CVD Risk in Older Adults
This study will evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of combining a traditional, structured exercise intervention with an innovative intervention designed to decrease sedentary behavior and increase non-exercise physical…
- Trial name
- NCT02632487
- Testing
- Exercise, Non-Exercise Physical Activity (NEPA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Physical Activity, Energy Intake
Effects of Different Timing of Bodyweight High-intensity Exercise on Human Behaviours
The purpose of this project is to investigate the effects of exercise at different times of day on 72-hour eating behaviour, physical activity and sedentary behaviour in physically inactive adults.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Energy Intake, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT06966414
- Testing
- Morning exercise, Evening exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
Inactivity, Physical, Aging
Impact of Postprandial 'Exercise Snacks' on Protein and Glucose Metabolism Following a Period of Step Reduction in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of 3-days reduced physical activity (<1500 steps/day) with/without 'exercise snacks' (15 chair stands with calf raises every 30 min) on skeletal muscle metabolic health.
- Conditions
- Inactivity, Physical, Aging, Healthy Aging, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT05810272
- Testing
- Metabolic Trial, 15 sit-to-stands with calf raises
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Reduced Physical Activity
Mechanisms of Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance in Older Adults
The over-65 population is not only increasing at an alarming rate, but because six out of 10 will be managing more than one chronic condition by 2030, they will make up a much greater proportion of hospitalizations than ever…
- Trial name
- NCT02971098
- Testing
- Reduced activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Chronic Disease
Identifying the Effect and Working Mechanisms of MyPlan 2.0 in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
The aim of this study is to investigate whether and how 'MyPlan 2.0' helps adults with type 2 diabetes to be more physically active or less sedentary.
- Trial name
- NCT03291171
- Testing
- MyPlan 2.0
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Physical Inactivity
MAP to Health Pilot Study: A Physical Activity Intervention for Midlife Adults
The study has two aims: (1) to develop and examine the acceptability of the technological and theoretical frameworks of MAP to Health and (2) to determine whether MAP to Health is related to changes in theoretically identified…
- Trial name
- MAP (NCT05332145)
- Testing
- MAP to Health
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Healthy
A Study to Test the Effectiveness of Different Interventions to Improve Physical Activity in Adults.
During the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, physical activity (PA) engagement levels declined worldwide. Despite the overwhelming adoption of wearable fitness tracker (WFT) devices, it continues to be unclear as to their…
- Trial name
- NCT04902014
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing, Education, Wearable Fitness Trackers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Sarcopenia, Frailty
Health Data from Well on My Legs Program
The percentage of people aged over 80 will double in 25 years, reaching 10% of the population. This means that care practices for older adults will have to be adapted.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Frailty, Physical Inactivity, Fear
- Trial name
- DS-BSSJ (NCT06659484)
- Testing
- Assessment, Multicomponent exercise program, Follow-up at T3 + 6 months and T3 + 12 months
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
tDCS, Physical Activity + tDCS
Influence of Physical Exercise on Neuroplasticity and Sensorimotor Networks in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of a single session of moderate aerobic exercise on motor cortex neuroplasticity in older adults, both alone and in combination with transcranial direct current…
- Conditions
- tDCS, Physical Activity + tDCS, Physical Inactivity + tDCS
- Trial name
- EXOPLASTIC (NCT07438808)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Physical Inactivity, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universite du Littoral Cote d'Opale
Community-dwelling Older Adults
The Feasibility, Effects and Costs of the 'Stay Active at Home Programme'
BACKGROUND: Older adults spend approximately 80% of their awake time in sedentary activities which represents 8 to 12 hours per day. In the past, numerous stand-alone exercise programs have been developed.
- Trial name
- NCT03293303
- Testing
- Stay Active at Home
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Sedentary Time, Insomnia
mPATH for Low-income Older Adults
Although empirical research suggests that physical activity interventions benefit cognition and sleep in older adults in general, the possible benefit of physical activity is understudied in low-income older adults.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Time, Insomnia, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT05935241
- Testing
- mPATH, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Low Mood, Mild Depression
Feasibility Study of an Online Physical Activity Intervention for Youth With Depression
Physical activity (PA) has recently been established as both a primary intervention for mild to moderate, and a secondary therapy for moderate to severe Major Depressive Disorder (MDD; Fortier et al., 2020).
- Conditions
- Low Mood, Mild Depression, Moderate Depression, Inactivity, Physical
- Trial name
- NCT05386745
- Testing
- physical activity
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Victoria