PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

This study tests whether a 12-week telephone health coaching program, called Support Your Heart, is practical and helpful for young adults aged 18-39 who have at least two heart disease risk factors (like poor sleep, inactivity, or high blood pressure). Twenty participants in the…

This study tests whether adding sleep health coaching to a diet and exercise program can improve heart health, especially blood pressure. About 150 adults with high blood pressure from underserved NYC neighborhoods will take part. The program includes sleep education, a Fitbit tr…

This study tests a mobile health program designed to help young adults (ages 18-39) who have survived cancer and are now overweight or obese. Participants will either get a full weight management program through their phone or receive basic digital tools and support. The goal is …

This study tests a physical activity program called ActiveGirls in 40 girls ages 8-12 who are at higher risk for PCOS and insulin resistance. Some girls get health coaching plus text messages, while others get only texts. Researchers will see if the program is acceptable and if i…

This study tests whether a program called 50K4Life helps school employees walk more. About 406 staff from 30 schools in El Paso will join a walking challenge, with some also getting text reminders or extra coaching and school changes like floor markers. The goal is to see if more…

This study tests a 10-week program called Conmigo, where Latina mothers and their 8-11 year old daughters attend weekly sessions together to encourage physical activity. Researchers will compare this to a program focused on diet. The goal is to see if the activity program increas…

This study tests a school program called Strong Teens for Healthy Schools (STHS) that teaches middle school students about civic engagement, healthy eating, and physical activity. The goal is to help students improve their own health and make positive changes in their school envi…

This study is testing whether lifestyle changes—like following a Mediterranean diet, exercising regularly, or doing cognitive training—can prevent cognitive decline and improve mood in people aged 50 to 80 who have depressive symptoms or major depression but no current memory pro…

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

This study tests a digital program called WOMENinMOTION for pregnant women with or without pelvic girdle pain. The program provides pain education, exercise videos, and tips to stay active, with extra physiotherapy if needed. Researchers will track 592 women for up to 2 years aft…

This study tests whether pairing teens with type 1 diabetes with a young adult peer mentor can help them become more physically active and improve their quality of life. The 12-week program includes in-person, virtual, and text-based support. Researchers will measure how well the…

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 track changes in depression, anxiety, and PT…

This study looks at whether a supervised weekly exercise program can help new mothers (up to 24 months after giving birth) increase their physical activity, improve muscle strength, and reduce common postpartum issues like pelvic floor problems and fear of movement. About 50 wome…

This study tests whether starting gentle, supervised movement soon after bariatric surgery and continuing it at home can help manage pain and improve recovery. Researchers will track pain levels, physical function, and quality of life in 112 participants. The goal is to find a si…

This study tests whether exercising to beat-accented music helps older adults (65+) with memory concerns stay active and improve thinking skills. Eighty participants will be randomly assigned to a 6-month exercise program with or without special music. The goal is to see if music…

This study looks at whether a specific breathing technique called SKY breath meditation can help college students feel less stressed and anxious. About 53 students will be split into two groups: one learns the breathing method, the other does general yoga. Over 8 weeks, researche…

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 physical disabilities. Participants start with a low-intensity 12-week period, then move to a …

This study tests whether a 12-week home walking program can improve daily activity and quality of life in people who have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Researchers will enroll 210 adults who can walk without help and have had an ICD placed to prevent sudden car…

This study tests whether live, group-based exercise classes held over Zoom can help cancer survivors increase their physical activity, improve fitness, and enhance quality of life. Researchers will randomly assign 300 cancer survivors to either live online classes or recorded exe…

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 sitting time and improve physical activity, sleep quality, and blood sugar levels. Th…

This study looks at whether combining a stepped-care mental health program with an exercise plan can improve mood and physical activity in Latina cancer survivors. Twenty women who are currently in or recently finished cancer treatment will take part. The goal is to see if this a…

This study tests whether adding digital social support training to a physical activity app helps inactive adults exercise more. Three hundred participants join in self-selected teams of 3-8 people. They use the Mobile STRIDES app and a Fitbit to track activity, and some teams get…

This study tests whether personalized text messages and support from a peer coach can help Black female cancer survivors keep up a regular exercise routine after treatment. Researchers will enroll 260 women and track their physical activity, fatigue, and quality of life. The goal…

This study investigates how muscle fiber type and protein makeup relate to early insulin resistance, a key step before type 2 diabetes develops. Researchers will follow 250 healthy adults aged 20-30 for up to 20 years, using muscle biopsies, scans, and wearable sensors. The goal …

This study compares three types of exercise programs—traditional physical activity, virtual reality, and video game-based—to see how they affect physical fitness and attention in healthy adolescents aged 10-18. Participants will be split into three groups and follow their assigne…

This study tests whether an AI-driven fitness app and wearable can increase physical activity in adults 65 and older who live alone and have mild cognitive decline. Over six months, 64 participants will use the app and a Fitbit tracker to see if personalized exercise plans and so…

This study looks at how different amounts and types of exercise can improve thinking and memory in Veterans aged 65 and older. Researchers will measure changes in cognitive skills and blood markers related to brain health. The goal is to understand which exercise habits work best…

This study follows 450 people with Parkinson's disease for four years to learn why some become less active and what helps them stay active. Participants wear activity monitors and complete tests and questionnaires. The goal is to identify early warning signs of declining activity…

This study works with middle school students and their communities to create and test programs that make it easier for kids to be active, like walking or biking to school. Researchers will measure physical activity levels in 450 6th graders over time. The goal is to find out what…

This study tests an online platform designed to help teenagers from low-income backgrounds eat healthier, be more active, and sit less. About 1000 students aged 11-16 from six schools in Central Catalonia will take part. Half will use the platform right away, while the other half…

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 over a year. The goal is to understand how temperature, humidity, and air quality affect daily movement and…

This study looks at whether a new program that adds more physical activity and active play into Danish kindergartens is practical and well-liked by staff. Researchers will work with teachers and leaders to design and test the program over 10 weeks. The goal is to see if the progr…

This study looks at whether limiting food intake to an 8-hour window each day can improve sleep, physical activity, and reduce sitting time in college-aged women. Thirty-six female students at the University of Georgia will either follow this eating pattern or receive basic nutri…

Researchers in France are recruiting 1,000 people aged 55-75 to study how eating habits influence health as we age. Participants will collect their own blood and urine samples at home, complete surveys on diet and physical activity, and perform simple functional tests. The goal i…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help firefighters improve their sleep, reduce stress, and boost thinking skills. About 50 firefighters will use the app and report how well it works. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and helpful for real-life fire…

This study tests a program that uses a smartphone app and support from healthcare professionals to help pregnant women exercise more. One hundred women in their first trimester will join and be followed until they give birth. The goal is to see if the program helps them meet phys…

This study looks at how exercise and physical activity during and after pregnancy change the makeup of breast milk. Researchers want to see if these changes affect how babies use energy and grow, which could help prevent childhood obesity. The study will follow 200 mothers and th…

This study looks at how sleep and physical activity change for blood cancer patients and their caregivers after a stem cell transplant. Researchers will use a Fitbit to monitor activity, sleep, and heart rate, and ask participants to complete questionnaires about their quality of…

This study looks at how sleep, physical activity, and daily rhythms relate to ADHD symptoms and brain function in 200 children. Kids wear a wristband for two weeks and complete cognitive tests and MRI scans. The goal is to better understand why ADHD affects people differently and…

This study looks at whether a general practitioner's own physical activity level affects how active their patients are. Researchers will survey 8,000 adults in France to see if patients whose doctors are more active also move more themselves. The goal is to understand if a doctor…

This study is testing different combinations of recorded exercise videos, health coaching, and live training sessions to see which approach helps people with physical disabilities stay physically active over 32 weeks. About 257 participants will wear a Fitbit to track their steps…

This early-stage study tests whether an AI-powered robot can help people with mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers become more physically active. The program includes personalized activity suggestions and tracks movement with a fitness tracker. The goal is to see if the…

This study from Boston University is checking how accurately wrist-worn devices like smartwatches measure exercise intensity. Fifty-four healthy adults will wear the devices while doing structured and everyday activities. Their movement data will be compared to a gold-standard br…

This study tests a 12-week mobile app program for parents of 3-4 year olds who currently meet few movement guidelines. Children wear activity trackers, and parents get weekly tips and goals through the app. The goal is to see if the app helps kids get more physical activity, bett…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that sets daily exercise goals and helps you plan around barriers can change your automatic feelings about physical activity. Researchers will enroll 120 inactive adults who are overweight or obese. Participants wear a Fitbit and answer q…

This study tests whether a data coaching program called OST-Coach can help after-school staff encourage more physical activity in children. Researchers will work with staff at several after-school programs, providing them with customized data reports and coaching sessions over a …

This study, called YoPA, is testing whether getting teenagers directly involved in designing changes to their neighborhoods can help them be more active, sleep better, and spend less time on screens. Researchers in Denmark, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and South Africa will work wit…

This study looks at how different kinds of physical activity change bone metabolism in 200 healthy professional athletes. Researchers will test blood and saliva for markers of bone turnover, hormones, and other substances. The goal is to understand why different sports affect bon…