Clinical trials: Sedentary Behavior
Athlete Heart
Interaction Between Intraventricular Flow and Cardiac Mechanics Using 3D Echocardiography in Athletes and Sedentary Subjects
Exercise-induced cardiac remodeling, known as the "athlete's heart," corresponds to morphological and functional adaptations of the left ventricle in response to prolonged physical training.
- Trial name
- CARDIO-3D (NCT07363993)
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Avignon
Sarcopenia, Healthy Elderly
Exercise and Nutritional Supplementation
To understand the effects of a novel dietary supplement when used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle exercise program and to define biomarkers that are specific to sarcopenia.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Healthy Elderly, Healthy Young
- Trial name
- ENSASL (NCT03536871)
- Testing
- multi-nutrient supplement, Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Physical Performance
Comparing Land-based and Aquatic Reduced Exertion High Intensity Interval Training in Sedentary Young Adults
Previous research has found improvements in performance (VO2max) and clinical (insulin resistance) with cycling REHIIT. In some populations (e.g. obese, arthritic) aquatic exercise is a safer, more enjoyable option.
- Trial name
- NCT05573087
- Testing
- Aquatic Based Exercise, Land Based Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Sedentary Behavior
Effects of Specialized Strength Training Protocol On Functional Movement Status of Office Workers
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of specialized strength training protocol on the functional movement status of office workers, and to assess and evaluate the quality of movement patterns and identify any…
- Trial name
- NCT06024434
- Testing
- Exercises, Walking
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Alzheimer Disease, Inactivity
The Link Between Physical Activity and Brain Health in Healthy Adults
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the cross-sectional relationship between physical activity and brain health from a multiscale approach (neuropsychology, neuroimaging, peripheral biomarkers and genetics) in…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Inactivity, Preventive Therapy
- Trial name
- MINA (NCT07025070)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Madrid
Physical Inactivity, Obesity, Childhood
Gamified Family-based Health Exercise Intervention to Improve Adherence to 24-h Movement Behaviors Recommendations in Children.
Physical inactivity is the fourth most important risk factor for mortality worldwide and it contributes to weight gain and obesity.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Obesity, Childhood, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- Move On (NCT05741879)
- Testing
- Gamified exercise training, Standard Care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Pública de Navarra
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
24-hour Movement Behaviors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
A healthy lifestyle has proved beneficial health effects in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Important lifestyle behaviors, i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT04993482
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 248 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
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
Focused Strategies to Optimize Sleep, Reduce Sedentary Behaviour, and Enhance Incidental Physical Activity
NUS Health Study: Improving Sleep, Sedentariness and Physical Activity in NUS Staff
'NUS Health' is a workplace-embedded health program for National University of Singapore (NUS) staff that concurrently targets sleep, sedentary behaviour, and physical activity.
- Trial name
- NUS Health (NCT07887269)
- Testing
- NUS Health Prog
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Healthy Aging, Cognitive Decline
Cognitively Enriched Walking Program
Dementia currently affects more than 47 million people worldwide, its prevalence is forecasted to triple by 2050, and it has been reported to be one of the most costly disorders in Belgium.
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Cognitive Decline, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- NCT05500183
- Testing
- Cognitively enriched walking program, walking program
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Stress Disorders, Stress
Measuring the Effectiveness of Forest Therapy to Alleviate Stress Among International Students
International students often face high levels of stress, leading to mental health conditions, from factors including cultural and social change, educational system, financial insecurity and family responsibilities.
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Stress, Anxiety, Anxiety Depression (Mild or Not Persistent)
- Trial name
- FTIS-2024 (NCT06792656)
- Testing
- standardized Forest Therapy session (120 min)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance
Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity
Traditional Indigenous Foods Diet and Health Study
The purpose of this research is to determine whether eating a diet made up of Traditional Indigenous Foods from the Northern Great Plains area will spontaneously result in an increase in physical activity by American Indians, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06674642
- Testing
- Traditional Indigenous Foods diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Fabry Disease
A Co-designed Physical Activity Intervention in Fabry Disease
Currently, treatments for Fabry disease are pharmacological and predominantly focus on the physical symptoms of the disease. In the general population and individuals with disabilities, increasing physical activity levels and…
- Trial name
- NCT06257901
- Testing
- Interviews/Focus groups/Participatory workshops
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brunel University
Type 2 Diabetes, Muscle Atrophy
The Role of Type 2 Diabetes on Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Recovery Following Bed Rest in Older Adults
The goal of this study is to determine the impact of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes on muscle atrophy during a period of bed rest and recovery of muscle mass, strength, and physical function following bed rest.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Muscle Atrophy, Aging, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- REST (NCT03761446)
- Testing
- Bed rest
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Sedentary, Skin Cancer
Online Tailored Interventions & Relational Agents for Exercise and Sun Protection
This study targets two major risk factors for cancer; is designed to treat the behaviors on a population basis, using proactive recruitment strategies; intervenes on multiple behaviors simultaneously, thereby producing greater…
- Trial name
- Project RAISE (NCT01458002)
- Testing
- Tailored Internet Communication with Relational Agent, Tailored Internet Communications
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,364 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rhode Island
Overweight and Obesity
24-hour Movement Behaviors Among Normal Weight, Overweight and Obese Adults
The prevalence of adults with overweight (50%) and obesity (15%) reached high number in Belgium. Important lifestyle behaviors, i.e.
- Trial name
- OwOb_24hmb (NCT05367570)
- Testing
- Cross-sectional observational study
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
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
Sedentary Behavior
Sit Less and Move More: Feasibility Study
Intervention aiming to improve cardiometabolic health and physical function by reducing prolonged sitting
- Trial name
- NCT06427603
- Testing
- physical activity
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Sedentary
The Effect of Sit-Stand Workstations on Physical Activity in Sedentary Office Workers
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the installation of sit-stand work stations could lead to decreased sedentary time and increased physical activity during the workday among sedentary office workers.
- Trial name
- NCT01863056
- Testing
- Sit-Stand Desk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Physical Inactivity
Sex Differences in Heart Rate Variability Responses to Eight Weeks of Circuit Training
The main goal of this study is to find out how an 8-week circuit training exercise program affects heart health and how the body recovers in young adults who do not regularly exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT07856628
- Testing
- Circuit Training Program
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia