Clinical trials: Lifestyle (Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity)
Sedentary Lifestyle
Physical Activity and Education Program for Somali Women
There is a significant need for culturally adapted and effective health education programs to address rising rates of obesity and chronic disease concerns for refugee communities.
- Trial name
- NCT02254902
- Testing
- Physical Activity intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity
Pilot Study: Mobile Phone Based Physical Activity in Sedentary Men and Women
The purpose of this pilot study is to estimate the efficacy of a mobile phone based physical activity intervention in sedentary men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT01435564
- Testing
- Mobile phone, pedometer only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cancer Survivor, No Evidence of Disease
Exercise in Targeting Metabolic Dysregulation in Stage I-III Breast or Prostate Cancer Survivors
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies how well circuit, interval-based aerobic and resistance exercise works in targeting metabolic dysregulation in stage I-III breast or prostate cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivor, No Evidence of Disease, Obesity, Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT03284346
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Polar heart rate monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Sedentary Lifestyle
Impact of Two Methods of Listening to Music During Exercise on Perceived Exertion and Overall Physical Activity
The purpose of the study is to compare two different methods of listening to music while performing aerobic exercise: synchronous music listening vs. asynchronous music listening.
- Trial name
- NCT00804700
- Testing
- Active teaching in synchronous listening to music while exercising
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Obesity, Childhood, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
The QUebec Adipose and Lifestyle InvesTigation in Youth (QUALITY) Cohort
The QUebec Adipose and Lifestyle InvesTigation in Youth (QUALITY) Cohort study is a unique and comprehensive longitudinal study of 630 Caucasian children and their parents that was designed to investigate the natural history and…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Childhood, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Pediatric ALL
- Trial name
- QUALITY (NCT03356262)
- Volunteers
- 630 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
Sedentary Lifestyle
Exercise Park Equipment for Improving Physical Function and Physical Activity Levels in the Elderly
Exercise park equipments for the elderly are designed taking into account the physical and cognitive capabilities and needs of elderly individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT02375594
- Testing
- Exercise in park equipment
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacio Salut i Envelliment UAB
Low Back Pain, Type of Leg Pain (Radicular, Non-radicular)
The Course of Low Back Pain
This study aims to research the possible associations of education level, sedentary lifestyle, and type of low back pain (radicular vs non-radicular) with the course of low back pain and recovery rate.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Type of Leg Pain (Radicular, Non-radicular), Lifestyle (Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity), Start Back Screening Tool
- Trial name
- NCT04419675
- Testing
- Observational Cohort, usual care = physical therapy
- Where
- 6 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 347 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Sedentary Lifestyle, Functional Capacity
The Effect of Reformer Pilates on Functional Capacity, Balance, and Quality of Life in Sedentary Women
The objective of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effect of Reformer Pilates exercises on functional capacity, balance, muscular endurance, and quality of life in sedentary women.
- Trial name
- NCT07257731
- Testing
- Reformer Pilates Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
Sedentary Lifestyle
The Effects, Perceptions, and Attitudes of Previously Sedentary Individuals Starting an Exercise Program
To examine whether starting an exercise program with or without education can influence dietary choices in previously sedentary of 20-40 years.
- Trial name
- NCT04097626
- Testing
- nutrition education, no nutrition education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Asthma (Diagnosis)
Changing Lifestyle to Improve Quality of Life in Spanish Adolescents With Asthma
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if a multicomponent lifestyle intervention can improve health-related quality of life in adolescents with asthma.
- Trial name
- CLiQ-Asthma (NCT07870980)
- Testing
- Lifestyle-change intervention
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity
Reducing Contact Centre Call Agents' Sitting Time
The study investigates whether a workplace intervention can encourage highly sedentary contact centre call agents to sit less and move more at work. The effect of the intervention will be assessed at 12 weeks and 9 months.
- Trial name
- NCT03733288
- Testing
- Education and training sessions, Support emails, Team leader training
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Cognitive Function 1, Social
The Cogni-Action Project: Physical Activity, Brain, and Cognition
Education and health are crucial topics for public policies as both largely determine the future wellbeing of the society. Currently, several studies recognize that physical activity (PA) benefits brain health in children.
- Trial name
- Cogni-Action (NCT03894241)
- Testing
- physical activity
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso
Diabetes, Inactivity
Analysis of the NuStep as an Introductory Fitness Regimen
The purpose of this research study is to determine if participation in a fifteen week introductory exercise regimen using the NuStep by sedentary adults diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes will affect exercise adherence and…
- Trial name
- NCT00954694
- Testing
- NuStep fitness apparatus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Sedentary Lifestyle
Exergame Study for Family Caregivers
The goal of this study is to examine Go\&Grow as a social exergame intervention to increase physical activity and social support, to promote well-being in family caregivers, and to test social support and physical activity as…
- Trial name
- NCT05032872
- Testing
- Social Exergame Treatment Group, Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brandeis University
Sedentary Lifestyle, Behavioral Intervention
Effects of Baduanjin Exercise on Improving Health in Sedentary Young and Middle-Aged Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 12-week Baduanjin exercise program can improve health in sedentary young and middle-aged adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT07482995
- Testing
- Baduanjin exercise, General Health Education
- Volunteers
- 208 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Sedentary Lifestyle, Insulin Sensitivity
Investigation of the Effects of Sedentary Behaviour and Moderate Exercise on Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Sensitivity
Individuals with pre-diabetes or diabetes would benefit from low impact methods that would improve their insulin sensitivity and aid in maintaining glucose homeostasis.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Insulin Sensitivity, Glucose Metabolism
- Trial name
- NCT03827239
- Testing
- Activity/Moderate Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Prince Edward Island
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hyperglycemia
Pilot-Testing Real-Time Engagement for Learning to Effectively Control Type 2 Diabetes
The goal of this study is to pilot test features of a new smartphone app and to gather feedback related to wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and a Fitbit device, as well as to obtain input on health behavior-focused…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hyperglycemia, Physical Inactivity, Lifestyle (Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity)
- Trial name
- REFLECT2DPilot (NCT07270016)
- Testing
- Healthmine app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Sedentary Lifestyle, Workplace
Effectiveness of a Workplace "Sit Less and Move More" Web-based Program in Spanish Office Employees (Walk@WorkSpain)
This study assesses the short and mid-term impacts of a workplace web-based intervention (Walk@WorkSpain, W@WS) on self-reported occupational sitting time, step counts, activity-related energy expenditure, physical risk factors…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Workplace, Quality of Life, Intervention Study
- Trial name
- W@WS (NCT02960750)
- Testing
- A workplace "sit less and move more" web-based program for Spanish office employees, Active Comparison group
- Where
- 4 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 264 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
Chronic Disease, Sedentary Lifestyle
Evidence-Based Lifestyle Prescription Program: Pilot Study
The HealtheSteps™ (HeS) Program is an evidence-based, community-focused, lifestyle prescription (Rx) program, supported by in-person coaching and innovative health technologies.
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Sedentary Lifestyle, Overweight
- Trial name
- HeSP (NCT02413385)
- Testing
- HealtheSteps Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Disease
Strong Hearts: Rural CVD Prevention
Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities is a research study which aims to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD), improve quality of life, and reduce CVD related health care costs in rural communities.
- Conditions
- Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Sedentary Lifestyle, Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT02499731
- Testing
- Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities, Strong Hearts, Healthy Women
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Cornell University