PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

This study is testing a school-based program designed to prevent poor mental health and promote well-being among Danish 10th-grade students. About 500 students will participate in a special life-skills curriculum and help create healthier school environments. The goal is to see i…

This study is testing whether special school-based programs can help improve children's mental well-being, physical activity, and sleep after the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers are comparing a program of interactive games and activities to regular school routines. The goal is to …

This study tests whether a program using older teen mentors and family support can help overweight 7th graders in rural Appalachia become more physically active and improve their health. The program provides culturally appropriate guidance to build exercise habits without needing…

This study tested an 8-week school program designed to get teenagers to sit less and move more during their short breaks between classes. About 1,000 students from 12 schools in China participated. Some schools used educational materials, teacher guidance, and peer reminders to e…

This study is testing a year-long program to help Latina teenagers who aren't very active get more exercise. Researchers will work with 200 teens, half of whom will get a personalized plan with a counseling session, a Fitbit, text reminders, and a special website. The other half …

This study is testing a comprehensive prevention program for long-term smokers aged 55-75. The program combines low-dose aspirin, a quit-smoking medication, a Mediterranean-style diet, and increased physical activity, along with annual lung scans. The goal is to see if this multi…

This study is testing whether a special support program can help families facing financial hardship establish healthy eating and activity habits for their young children. The program provides home visits with education, discounted fresh fruits and vegetables, kitchen tools, and f…

This study is testing whether community-designed activities focused on better eating and more exercise can improve the health and well-being of children aged 6-13 in Mississauga. It involves about 4,900 kids from 22 local schools, with half the schools trying the new programs and…

This study aims to see if using mobile apps with game-like features (like points and badges) can help people become more physically active and improve heart health markers. It involves 105 university students and staff who will use step-counting and workout apps for 12 weeks. Res…

This study is testing a real-world program to help older adults stay mobile and independent. It combines personalized exercise training with nutrition counseling for people showing early signs of physical difficulty. Researchers are checking if this program improves strength, bal…

This study is exploring whether a community dance program can improve physical fitness, mood, and thinking skills in adults aged 50 and older. Researchers are comparing a dance group to a standard exercise group and a group with no planned activity. The goal is to see if dance is…

This study is testing whether a special smartphone app is more engaging and helpful than general wellness text messages for Black women who want to increase their physical activity. Fifty participants will try either the app or the text messages for 8 weeks, using a Fitbit to tra…

This study is testing two different virtual group programs to help older adults who have both chronic pain and early signs of memory decline. The programs aim to improve physical function, thinking skills, and emotional well-being through guided sessions. Researchers want to see …

This study is testing a 12-week home program designed to help people who have had non-small cell lung cancer and a supportive partner (like a family member or friend) get more active and manage stress. The program, called Breathe Easier+, provides remote coaching, guided walking,…

This study is testing whether adding an online platform to a standard 8-week exercise program helps older Black adults stay active and improve their health. Researchers are comparing the standard program alone to the program plus the online tool across four community centers or c…

This study is testing a new therapy program for children with developmental disabilities and their own family dogs. The program teaches children to mimic their dog's actions to build a stronger bond. Researchers want to see if this special training increases the children's physic…

This study aims to find out which of two 12-week running training plans works better for improving 5-kilometer race times and body composition. It will involve about 40 recreational runners aged 20 to 45 who live at high altitude near Bogotá, Colombia. Participants will be random…

This study aims to understand if following a regular exercise program for 8 weeks can improve sleep quality, shift a person's natural daily energy pattern (whether they're a morning or night person), and reduce feelings of depression in university students. Researchers are observ…

This study aims to understand what factors are connected to constipation in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will observe 100 children aged 4-18 and their caregivers, collecting information on diet, physical activity, and caregiver stress. The goal is to identify pattern…

This study is testing if a special training program for doctors makes them more likely to refer their inactive patients to a free telephone coaching service. The coaching, called MoveLine, helps people become more physically active to lower their risk of several cancers. About 48…

This university research project aims to understand what motivates children to be physically active and how activity impacts their fitness, thinking skills, and body composition. The study involves 325 third-grade students who undergo fitness tests, wear activity monitors, and co…

This study aims to learn more about how children aged 4-6 develop motor skills like running and grasping, and how parents view these abilities. Researchers will test children's skills and interview their parents to see if there's a connection. The goal is to gather information to…

This study aims to understand if being physically active while in the hospital helps older adults recover better after a life-threatening illness. Researchers are tracking 312 patients with conditions like sepsis to see how their activity levels relate to their physical and menta…