PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

This study tests a program where older kids mentor younger ones to be more active, with family support to keep it going at home. It involves 432 seventh graders in rural Appalachian areas who are overweight or have obesity. The goal is to increase daily physical activity and impr…

This study tests whether a 10-week group program focused on social support can help inactive African American women increase their daily physical activity. About 360 women who are currently getting less than 60 minutes of moderate exercise per week will take part. The program is …

This study looks at whether using a mobile app with game-like features (points, badges, leaderboards) can motivate university students and staff to walk more and do simple exercises. Over 12 weeks, 105 volunteers will be split into groups: some just walk, some walk and exercise, …

This study looks at whether an online platform can help older adults in Black communities stick with an 8-week exercise program. About 120 people over age 55 from churches or senior centers will either follow the standard program or use the online platform plus the program. The g…

This study tests a home-visitation program for 800 socially disadvantaged pregnant women and their families. The program provides nutrition and lifestyle guidance to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and growth in children up to age 2. The goal is to prevent poor diet an…

This study tests a program called 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' adapted for Hispanic families. It aims to help fathers lose weight and increase their children's physical activity. About 187 fathers and their kids (ages 5-11) in the Houston area will take part. The program focuses …

This study tests whether a program combining low-dose aspirin, smoking cessation support, diet changes, and increased physical activity can lower chronic inflammation and prevent lung cancer in heavy smokers aged 55 to 75. Participants will also receive yearly low-dose CT scans f…

This study tests a program of supervised exercise and nutrition counseling for older adults who are at risk of losing the ability to walk and move around easily. The goal is to see if this program can prevent or delay mobility problems and help people stay independent. 530 partic…

This study compares two virtual symptom management programs for adults aged 60+ who have chronic pain and early cognitive decline. Over 260 participants will try either Active Brains 1 or 2, focusing on physical, mental, and emotional health. Researchers will track improvements i…

This study tests whether personalized coaching on physical activity and nutrition can reduce fatigue in people with lupus. 200 participants are split into two groups: one gets coaching on exercise and diet, the other gets standard lupus self-management education. The main goal is…

This study looks at whether personalized exercise plans delivered through a fitness tracker (Fitbit) and smartphone app can help cancer survivors become more active and improve their health. About 160 adult cancer survivors who finished active treatment at least three months ago …

This study tests a program where children aged 10-17 with developmental disabilities learn new skills together with their family dog. The goal is to see if this teamwork increases the child's physical activity and improves their social and emotional well-being. Researchers will m…

This study tests a 12-week home-based program called Breathe Easier+ for people who have finished treatment for non-small cell lung cancer and their partners. The program includes guided walking, resistance training, and stress management delivered via smartphone or tablet. The g…

This study tests a 12-month program to help Latina teenagers become more physically active. Researchers will enroll 200 teens who are not very active. Half will get counseling, a personalized website, a Fitbit, text messages, and Instagram support; the other half will only get a …

This study looks at whether supervised physical activity helps people with fibromyalgia stay active longer than just getting advice. Fibromyalgia causes fatigue and pain, and inactivity can make symptoms worse. The study involves 330 adults who are currently sedentary and will ei…

This study looks at whether a dance program can help adults aged 50 and older stay physically and emotionally healthy. About 110 healthy volunteers will be placed into a dance group, an exercise group, or a no-intervention group. Researchers will measure fitness, mood, sleep, and…

This study looks at whether activities designed by the community can improve the health and well-being of children ages 6 to 13 in Mississauga, Canada. About 4,900 students from 22 schools will answer surveys about their quality of life, physical activity, and eating habits over …

This study follows 312 older adults who were in the ICU for critical illness to see how their physical activity during the hospital stay relates to their recovery. Researchers measure disability, physical function, and cognitive function at 3 and 12 months after leaving the ICU. …

This study tested an 8-week school program to help 1,000 teenagers in China sit less during their short breaks between classes. The program included lessons, teacher reminders, and peer support, while other schools continued as usual. Researchers measured how much students moved …

This study tests a school-based program for Danish 10th graders (ages 15-16) designed to improve mental well-being, physical activity, and healthy habits. About 500 students from 26 classes will take part, with some starting the program in 2025 and others later. Researchers will …

This study looks at how aerobic and resistance exercise can leave a lasting "imprint" on muscle cells, helping them work better over time. Researchers will take small muscle samples from 179 adults before and after exercise training to study changes in cell metabolism and gene ac…

This study looks at whether a special training program (called ECHO) helps rural primary care doctors refer their inactive patients to a free, phone-based physical activity counseling service. About 48 doctors from rural Pennsylvania clinics are taking part. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether a smartphone app designed for Black women helps them become more physically active compared to receiving wellness text messages. About 50 Black women aged 18-64 who are not regularly active will use the app or get texts for 8 weeks. Researchers will measu…

This study looks at why children and teens choose to be physically active. Researchers measured fitness, motor skills, thinking abilities, and body composition in 325 third-graders. The goal is to learn what drives kids to stay active, which can help create better programs to enc…

This study looks at 20 children aged 4-6 to measure their motor skills and physical activity levels, and how these relate to what parents think. Researchers will test children's movement abilities and interview parents about their views. The goal is to better understand family fa…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence app called 'Smart Nurse' could improve the eating, exercise, and sleep habits of high school students aged 14 to 18. About 146 teens used the app daily for 12 weeks, logging meals, activity, and sleep, and received personalized…

This study looks at two different ways to train for running: polarized training (mostly easy runs with some hard efforts) and threshold training (focusing on a steady, moderately hard pace). Researchers want to see which method helps recreational runners aged 20 to 45 improve the…

This study looks at how a regular exercise program influences sleep quality, daily energy patterns (chronotype), and depression symptoms in university students. Researchers are tracking 54 students who already exercise regularly, using questionnaires to measure changes. The goal …

This study tests two school-based programs (WeJoy and WeHop) to see if they can improve mental health, sleep, and physical activity in primary school students after the COVID-19 pandemic. About 40 children in grades 3-5 will try the programs, and researchers will measure changes …

This study tests a new way of teaching called MOVI-OLE! that uses special furniture and active lessons to get kids moving more in class. Researchers will check if this helps 500 students in 5th and 6th grade think better, feel happier, and stay healthier. The goal is to see if ch…

This study aims to understand why constipation is common in children with cerebral palsy and what factors make it worse. Researchers will look at diet, physical activity, and caregiver stress in 100 children aged 4-18. No treatments are given—just questionnaires and diaries to ga…