PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

This study tests a school-based program called Strong Teens for Healthy Schools that empowers middle school students to improve their physical activity and healthy eating. About 500 students from diverse backgrounds will participate to see if the program reduces metabolic syndrom…

This study tests whether a mobile health program can help young adults (ages 18-39) who have survived cancer and are now overweight or obese lose weight. Participants will either get a full smartphone-based weight management program or just digital tools and support. The goal is …

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 elevated blood pressure from underserved NYC neighborhoods will take part. The program includes sleep education, a Fitbi…

This study tests a 10-week program called Conmigo that brings Latina mothers and their 8-11 year old daughters together for weekly sessions focused on physical activity. The goal is to see if the program helps girls increase their daily moderate-to-vigorous activity compared to a…

This study tests a program called WOMENinMOTION that teaches pregnant women how to manage pelvic girdle pain through education, exercise, and pain coping strategies. The goal is to help women stay physically active during pregnancy and prevent chronic pain that can last for years…

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

This study tests whether lifestyle changes—like regular exercise, a Mediterranean diet, and cognitive training—can prevent memory and thinking problems in adults aged 50-80 who have depression or depressive symptoms but no current cognitive decline. Researchers will compare three…

This study tests whether a guided exercise program can help people who have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) become more active and improve their overall health. About 210 adults who can walk without help will take part. The goal is to see if the program increases …

This study looks at whether a specific breathing practice called SKY breath meditation can help college students manage stress and anxiety. About 53 students will be split into two groups: one learns SKY breathing, the other does general yoga without special breathing. Over 8 wee…

This study looks at whether live, online group exercise classes help cancer survivors become more physically active compared to watching recorded workout videos. About 300 people who had cancer in the last 5 years will join a 12-week program and be followed for 9 months. Research…

This study tests whether combining a stepped-care counseling program with an exercise program can improve mental and physical well-being in Latina cancer survivors. Twenty participants who are currently in or recently finished cancer treatment will take part. Researchers will mea…

This study is testing whether a program using an AI robot can help people with mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers become more physically active. The program is tailored to each pair's needs and aims to improve their physical activity and well-being. The study involves…

This study tests a program that uses a smartphone app and support from healthcare professionals to encourage physical activity during pregnancy. Researchers will recruit 100 pregnant women in their first trimester and follow them until delivery. The goal is to see if the program …

This study tests an app called StandUPTV that reminds adults to get up after about 30 minutes of sitting and watching screens in the evening. The goal is to help people build a habit of moving more, which may improve sleep, blood sugar, and overall health. About 48 adults who are…

This study tests whether exercising to beat-accented music helps older adults with memory concerns stay active and improve thinking skills. Eighty participants aged 65+ will do strength and aerobic training for 6 months, some with music and some without. Researchers will track ph…

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

This study tests whether an 8-week virtual reality adventure exergaming program can improve physical and mental health in women veterans aged 18-45. Participants will play VR games that involve physical movement, and researchers will measure changes in depression, anxiety, PTSD, …

This study tests ways to help Black women who have finished cancer treatment stay physically active over the long term. Researchers will track activity levels, fatigue, and quality of life in 260 participants. The goal is to find simple, lasting strategies that improve health and…

This study looks at the best ways to help people with physical disabilities stick to a home exercise program. Over 32 weeks, 257 participants will get access to exercise videos and wellness articles. Some will also receive health coaching calls, and if they aren't active enough a…

This study tests whether a home-based mobile app can help 3-4 year olds who currently meet few movement guidelines improve their physical activity, sleep, and screen time. About 80 children and their parents will use the app for 12 weeks, with researchers tracking changes using a…

This study looks at how sleep and physical activity change for blood cancer patients and their caregivers after a stem cell transplant. Researchers will ask participants about their quality of life, sleep, mood, and fatigue. The goal is to better understand these changes, not to …

This study tests an online platform designed to help teenagers from low-income backgrounds eat better, move more, and sit less. About 1,000 students from six schools in Central Catalonia will take part, with half using the platform and half continuing as usual. Researchers will m…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help firefighters improve their sleep, thinking, and overall health. About 50 firefighters will use the app and report on their sleep habits. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and helpful for this group.

This study looks at how eating habits influence health as people age. Researchers will recruit 1,000 adults aged 55 to 75 in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Participants will provide blood and urine samples, complete questionnaires, and undergo simple tests. The goal i…

This study looks at how different types of physical activity change bone metabolism in 200 healthy professional athletes. Researchers will measure bone turnover markers and hormones to understand the link between exercise, energy use, and bone health. The goal is to learn how var…

This study looks at how exercise during and after pregnancy changes breast milk and whether those changes affect a baby's growth and risk of obesity. Researchers will measure breast milk composition and infant body fat in 200 mothers and their babies. The goal is to learn how phy…

This study looks at whether a new program designed to increase physical activity and joy of movement in Danish kindergartens is practical and well-liked by staff and leaders. About 100 kindergarten teachers and leaders will try the 10-week program, which includes training, materi…

This study looks at whether adding digital social support training to an existing online program helps inactive adults increase their physical activity. About 300 adults who are not meeting activity guidelines will join self-selected teams of 3-8 people. Researchers will measure …

This study looks at whether a physical activity program can help improve hormone health and reduce diabetes risk in girls ages 8 to 12 who may be at higher risk for PCOS. Participants will either get a full program with coaching and messages or a lower-intensity version with mess…

This study brings together teenagers (ages 12-18) from disadvantaged areas in Denmark, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and South Africa with researchers and local leaders. Over three years, the teens will help design and test changes to their neighborhoods—like parks and streets—to mak…

This study works with 450 sixth graders and their families to understand what helps or hinders physical activity in their community. Researchers will co-create and test activity programs in middle schools, measuring changes in exercise and active transport like walking or biking …

This study looks at whether changing people's automatic, unconscious feelings about exercise can help them become more active. Researchers will work with 120 adults who are overweight and currently inactive. Participants will wear a Fitbit and answer quick smartphone surveys to m…

This study looks at how sleep, physical activity, and daily body rhythms are linked to ADHD symptoms in 200 children. Kids wear a wristband for two weeks to track movement and sleep, and complete brain scans and thinking tasks. The goal is to better understand why ADHD affects pe…

This study from Boston University is checking how accurately wrist-worn devices (like smartwatches) measure exercise intensity. Fifty-four adults will wear these devices while doing different activities, and researchers will compare the device data to a precise lab measurement. T…

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 and develop better su…

This study looks at whether a general practitioner's personal physical activity level affects how active their patients are. Researchers will survey 8,000 adult patients in France about their exercise and sitting habits. The goal is to see if doctors who are more active themselve…

This study tests a program called OST-Coach that gives after-school staff feedback on how to get kids more active. Researchers will watch kids' activity levels and survey their confidence in moving. The goal is to see if coaching staff leads to healthier habits for children.

This study tests if a program called 50,000 for Life helps school employees walk more. About 406 people from 30 schools will join. Some get just the program, others also get text messages or extra coaching. The goal is to see if more people can reach 50,000 steps a week.

This study looks at how limiting eating to an 8-hour window each day affects sleep, physical activity, and sitting time in healthy college women aged 18-26. Participants will wear an activity monitor and report their eating times for three weeks. The goal is to see if time-restri…

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, China, using wearable devices. The goal is to understand how temperature, humidity, and air quality affect…