PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

This study aims to find out if cycling is better than jogging at preventing painful gout flare-ups in the ankle. Researchers will enroll 90 people with gout and split them into a cycling group and a jogging group. They will track how often gout attacks happen, measure pain and bl…

This study is testing a remote program to help new mothers who had elevated blood pressure during pregnancy become more physically active. Researchers will connect FitBit data to health records and send weekly feedback messages. The goal is to see if this approach increases daily…

This study is testing a wellness program for young adults recently diagnosed with conditions like schizophrenia. The program combines Fitbit activity trackers with health coaching to help participants improve their sleep and get more physical activity. Researchers will enroll abo…

This study is testing a new system that creates easy-to-read reports from patients' fitness tracker data. The goal is to help primary care doctors give better, more personalized advice about physical activity to patients with borderline or mild high blood pressure. Researchers wi…

This study aims to see if personalized fitness programs delivered through a smartphone app and a Fitbit can help older adults who live alone and have mild memory problems become more physically active. Researchers will test different features of the app to find the best combinati…

This study aims to find the best way to help inactive older adults build lasting exercise habits and improve their memory and thinking skills. Researchers will compare three different weekly planning approaches to see which one most effectively increases physical activity and cog…

This study is testing a new mobile phone app designed to help bank employees in Pakistan improve their health and prevent heart disease. For 12 weeks, one group will use the app for reminders and tips to move more and eat healthier, while another group gets basic printed health i…

This study is testing different online programs to see which one best helps newly retired adults become more physically active. Researchers will enroll 159 adults aged 60-70 in Victoria, BC, who are not currently meeting exercise guidelines. Participants will be randomly assigned…

This study aims to see if receiving personalized, digital lifestyle advice during routine colon cancer screening helps people improve their health habits. It will follow 16,000 people in Norway for two years, comparing different levels of feedback—from a simple report to extra ph…

This study aims to understand how getting very little sleep for one night affects a person's appetite, food choices, and physical activity over the next few days. Researchers will compare healthy men who are either sedentary, regular runners, or regular weightlifters. Participant…

This study uses smartphone apps to collect heart health and activity data from 15,000 people across the U.S. Participants will track their daily steps and heart health through their phones, and test whether personalized activity coaching messages work better than generic reminder…

This study aims to improve a system that helps doctors identify physically inactive patients and refer them to local exercise programs. It will test new support methods for clinics to see if they can get more eligible patients connected to these community resources. The goal is t…

This study aims to understand how screen time affects the health and well-being of Egyptian teenagers. Researchers will survey 385 adolescents aged 13-18 about their screen habits, sleep quality, physical activity, posture, and overall quality of life. The goal is to gather infor…