PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

This study tests whether adding sleep coaching to a diet and exercise program can improve heart health, especially blood pressure. About 150 adults with high blood pressure will take part in community centers in New York City. The program includes sleep education, a Fitbit tracke…

This study tests a school-based program called Strong Teens for Healthy Schools Change Club. It empowers middle school students to improve their physical activity and healthy eating habits, with the goal of reducing heart disease risk. About 500 students from diverse backgrounds …

This study tests a 10-week program called Conmigo that brings Latina mothers and their 8-11 year old daughters together for weekly sessions to boost physical activity. The program includes exercise, goal setting, and tips for parents. Researchers will compare it to a program focu…

This study tests whether a mobile health program can help young adults (ages 18-39) who have survived cancer and are now overweight or obese lose weight. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a full mobile weight management program or a self-guided version with digital…

This study looks at a program called Healthy School Recognized Campus, which helps schools in Texas offer more physical activity and better nutrition to students. About 900 kids in grades 4 through 9 will take part. Researchers want to see if the program improves body mass index …

This study looks at whether lifestyle changes—like regular exercise, cognitive training, and a Mediterranean diet—can help prevent memory and thinking problems in people aged 50 to 80 who have depression or depressive symptoms but no current cognitive decline. Researchers will co…

This study tests a program called WOMENinMOTION that teaches pregnant women how to manage pelvic girdle pain and stay physically active. The goal is to prevent the pain from becoming chronic after childbirth. About 592 pregnant women will either receive the program plus usual car…

This study looks at how exercise and physical activity during and after pregnancy change the makeup of breastmilk. Researchers want to see if these changes affect how babies use energy and grow, which could help prevent childhood obesity. About 200 mothers who plan to breastfeed …

This early-stage study tests whether a program using an AI robot can help people with mild-to-moderate dementia and their caregivers become more physically active. About 60 pairs (dyads) will take part. The goal is to see if the program is practical and improves activity levels a…

This study tests a smartphone app called StandUPTV that alerts adults after 30 minutes of evening screen time, encouraging them to stand or move. Researchers want to see if this can reduce total sedentary screen time and improve physical activity, sleep quality, and blood sugar l…

This study tests whether a guided exercise program can help people who have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) become more physically active and improve their overall health. About 210 adults with an ICD will take part. The program focuses on increasing daily steps a…

This study tests whether adding digital social support training to an existing online program helps adults who are not active enough increase their physical activity. Three hundred participants will join self-selected teams of 3-8 people. The program uses a research-grade acceler…

This study tests whether a 24-week Frame Running training program can improve physical function, daily activity, and quality of life in children aged 8-18 with cerebral palsy or similar conditions. Participants start with a low-intensity familiarization period, then progress to m…

This study tests whether a breathing technique called SKY can help college students manage stress and anxiety. About 53 students will be split into two groups: one learns SKY breathwork, the other does general yoga. Over 8 weeks, researchers will check if the program is easy to f…

This study tests ways to help Black women who have had cancer keep up physical activity over the long term. Participants will wear a motion sensor for a week and report on fatigue, health, and quality of life. The goal is to make healthy habits stick and improve well-being after …

This study tests whether listening to music with a strong beat helps older adults with mild memory problems exercise more and keep their minds sharp. Eighty volunteers aged 65 and older will do strength and aerobic training for 6 months, some with special music and some without. …

This study looks at whether live, online group exercise classes help cancer survivors become more physically active compared to watching recorded workout videos. Researchers will track changes in exercise, fitness, quality of life, and loneliness over 9 months. About 300 adults w…

This study tests whether an 8-week virtual reality adventure exergaming program can improve physical activity, mood, and thinking in women veterans aged 18-45. Participants will play VR games that involve movement, and researchers will measure changes in depression, anxiety, PTSD…

This study tests whether combining a stepped-care counseling program with an exercise program can help Latina cancer survivors reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while increasing physical activity. About 20 participants who are currently in or recently finished cancer treatme…

This study aims to see how well wrist-worn devices like smartwatches can measure the intensity of physical activity. Researchers will have 54 participants wear these devices while doing structured exercises and everyday tasks. The goal is to improve how we track movement and exer…

This study is testing a program that uses a smartphone app and support from healthcare professionals to encourage physical activity during pregnancy. Researchers will recruit 100 pregnant women in their first trimester and track their activity levels using a fitness tracker. The …

This study aims to understand how eating habits influence health as people age. Researchers will recruit 1,000 adults aged 55 to 75 in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Participants will provide blood and urine samples, complete questionnaires, and undergo simple tests. …

This study looks at how sleep, physical activity, and daily body rhythms are connected to ADHD symptoms in children. Researchers will use a wristband to track activity and sleep for two weeks, along with brain scans and thinking tests. The goal is to better understand why ADHD af…

This study looks at how limiting eating to an 8-hour window each day affects sleep, physical activity, and sitting time in healthy college women aged 18-26. Participants will wear an activity monitor and report their eating times for three weeks. The goal is to see if time-restri…

This study looks at whether changing people's hidden feelings about exercise can help them be more active. Researchers will work with 120 overweight or obese adults who currently exercise less than 60 minutes per week. Participants will use a smartphone app and wear a Fitbit to t…

This study tests different ways to help 257 adults with physical disabilities stick to a home exercise program. Participants get access to exercise videos and wellness articles, and some also receive health coaching calls. The goal is to see which combination of support works bes…

This study brings together teens (ages 12-18) living in disadvantaged urban areas in Denmark, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and South Africa with researchers and local leaders. Together, they will identify what changes in the neighborhood—like safer parks or better lighting—could hel…

This study tests an online platform designed to help teenagers from low-income backgrounds eat healthier, be more active, and sit less. About 1,000 students from six schools in Central Catalonia will take part, with half using the platform and half continuing as usual. Researcher…

This study tests whether a program called 50,000 for Life helps school employees walk more. About 406 people from 30 schools in El Paso will wear activity trackers and may receive text messages, coaching, or group walks. The goal is to see if these strategies boost daily steps an…

This study works with 450 middle school students and their parents to understand what makes it hard or easy for kids to be active. Researchers will create and test community programs to help kids walk, bike, and play more. The goal is to learn what works best to improve children'…

This study looks at how sleep and physical activity change for blood cancer patients and their caregivers after a stem cell transplant. Researchers will ask 66 patient-caregiver pairs about their sleep, mood, fatigue, and quality of life. The goal is to understand these changes, …

This study tests a program called OST-Coach that gives after-school staff feedback on how to encourage kids to be more active. Researchers will watch children's activity levels and ask them about their motor skills. The goal is to see if this coaching helps kids move more and fee…

This study looks at whether a physical activity program can help improve hormone health and reduce diabetes risk in girls ages 8 to 12 who are at higher risk for PCOS. About 40 girls will either get a full program with coaching and messages, or a lighter version with just message…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help firefighters improve their sleep, thinking, and overall well-being. About 50 firefighters will use the app and report on their sleep habits. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and helpful for this group.

This study looks at how different kinds of exercise change the way bones work in 200 healthy professional athletes. Researchers will measure various substances in the blood that show bone activity and overall health. The goal is to understand why some sports are better for bones …

This study looks at whether a general practitioner's own physical activity level affects how active their patients are. Researchers will ask 8,000 adults about their exercise and sitting habits. The goal is to see if doctors who are more active give better advice that actually ge…

This study looks at whether a new program designed to increase physical activity and joy of movement in Danish kindergartens is practical and well-liked by staff. About 100 kindergarten teachers and leaders will try the program for 10 weeks and share their experiences through int…

This study tests whether a home-based mobile app can help parents of 3-4 year olds improve their child's daily physical activity, sleep, and screen time. About 80 children who currently meet few or no movement guidelines will wear activity trackers and have motor skills tested. P…

This study looks at how weather and air pollution influence how much people exercise. Researchers will track physical activity in 124 adults living in Shenyang and Shenzhen, China, using wearable devices. The goal is to understand how temperature, humidity, and air quality affect…