PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

This study looks at whether cycling is better than jogging at preventing gout attacks in the ankle. Researchers will track 90 people with gout who have had two or more ankle attacks in the past six months. Participants will either jog or cycle, and the team will measure how often…

This study tests a system where doctors get easy-to-read reports from patients' wearable fitness trackers. The goal is to help doctors counsel patients with high blood pressure to increase their physical activity. About 330 patients and their doctors will take part. The study wil…

This study tests a program that uses FitBit data and weekly messages to help new mothers with high blood pressure become more active after giving birth. About 60 women who had elevated blood pressure during pregnancy will take part. The goal is to see if the program increases ste…

This study looks at whether a 3-month video program about healthy eating and exercise can help adults with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. It compares the program when it is given by a person's own doctor versus a doctor they don't know. The main goal is to see …

This study tests a new mobile app designed to help bank employees in Pakistan who sit for long hours become more active and eat healthier. The app provides reminders and tips to take breaks, exercise, and eat fruits and vegetables. Researchers will check if the app is easy to use…

This study tests whether an enhanced Diabetes Prevention Program that includes healthy food deliveries and exercise classes can help African American adults with prediabetes lose more weight than a standard program. About 408 participants from low-income communities will take par…

This study tests a program called On Track for Wellness that gives Fitbit activity trackers and health coaching to people recently diagnosed with psychosis. The goal is to help them increase daily steps and improve sleep. About 365 people from Illinois early psychosis programs wi…

This study tests whether a supervised exercise program, started before chemotherapy and continued during treatment, helps adults aged 35-65 with breast, lung, or colon cancer tolerate chemo better. The goal is to see if exercise allows patients to receive more than 85% of the pla…

This study looks at whether using a lighter ankle stirrup instead of a standard rigid brace helps people recover physical activity more quickly after an ankle fracture. About 280 adults with a broken ankle will wear either a stirrup or a standard brace, and their daily movement w…

This study tests a program called MAGIC that adds short physical activity breaks and lessons into the school day for elementary children. Researchers want to see if teachers can successfully use the program and if it helps kids be more active and lower their risk for heart proble…

This study looks at whether reducing screen media use for 4 weeks can improve mental health, sleep, and physical activity in young people aged 13 to 24. Participants will either cut back on screens or continue as usual, while researchers track changes using questionnaires and act…

This study looks at how not getting enough sleep for one night changes appetite, food choices, and physical activity. Researchers will compare regular exercisers and inactive adults aged 20-45. Participants will have their food intake measured and wear activity trackers to see th…

This study looks at how clinics can better identify physically inactive patients and refer them to community-based exercise programs. Researchers will track how many patients get referred and whether a 12-week program improves their activity levels and health. The goal is to make…

This study looks at whether special programs focused on identity and self-regulation can help people aged 60-70 who recently retired become more physically active. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and followed for 12 months. The goal is to see if thes…

This study looks at whether bed rest actually helps prevent early birth in pregnant women with a short cervix. About 6,000 women in Denmark will either be prescribed bed rest or not, and researchers will compare how far along they are when they give birth. The goal is to find out…

This study looks at whether trying different ways of planning exercise (like trial-and-error) helps inactive older adults build lasting physical activity habits and improve memory and thinking. About 148 people aged 60+ who own a smartphone will wear a Fitbit for 9 months and do …

This study will enroll 16,000 people invited to colorectal cancer screening to see if receiving personalized digital feedback on diet, exercise, smoking, and other habits helps them make lasting lifestyle changes over two years. Participants fill out online questionnaires and som…

This study tests whether AI-powered fitness trackers and smartphone apps can help older adults (65+) who live alone and have mild memory problems become more physically active. Researchers will track activity levels and well-being over six months in 64 participants. The goal is t…

This study tests a 6-session program designed to help female university students feel more motivated to exercise for their own well-being, rather than out of pressure. The program combines motivation-building techniques with lessons on appreciating what your body can do, not just…

This study uses smartphone sensors and health questionnaires to learn how daily activity relates to heart health in 15,000 US adults. Participants will use an app to track steps, heart rate, and answer health questions. Some may receive personalized activity prompts to see if the…