PHYSICAL FITNESS

This study looks at whether high-dose vitamin D and a home exercise program (walking and strength training) can help prevent bone loss in women being treated for breast cancer. About 191 postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer will take either vitamin D or a placebo, …

This study is testing whether a personalized Mediterranean diet combined with different types of exercise can help prevent metabolic and muscle problems in young athletes. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, muscle mass, and blood markers in 70 healthy participants aged…

This study tests whether an 8-week physical activity program can improve physical fitness and quality of life in paramedic students. Sixty students will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or a control group. The program includes cardiovascular, strength, and flex…

This study looks at whether a twice-weekly ballroom dance program for 6 months can improve physical fitness, mood, and quality of life in adults aged 50 and older. About 110 healthy volunteers will be assigned to dance, multicomponent exercise, or no intervention. Researchers wil…

This study looks at whether taking magnesium supplements while doing spinning (indoor cycling) training can improve heart function, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and boost aerobic capacity. Healthy men aged 18 to 30 will be assigned to spinning with or without magnesi…

This study tests whether a mobile app with game-like features (points, badges, leaderboards) can encourage 54 secondary school students to walk more and exercise regularly. Over 12 weeks, one group uses the gamified app, another uses a non-gamified version, and a control group do…

This study looks at whether adding jump squat exercises to regular training helps 13- to 14-year-old swimmers improve their 15-meter start time. Eleven youth swimmers from Club Huracanes will do the program for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure start speed and flight distance bef…

This study tests a new classroom setup where traditional desks are replaced with standing desks, fitballs, and wall boards to get kids moving more. Researchers will track 500 students in Spain to see if this reduces sitting time and improves thinking, fitness, and well-being. The…

This study follows 30 lung transplant recipients and healthy volunteers as they prepare for and climb Mount Aconcagua (6,971 meters). Participants first use a special tent at home for eight weeks to get used to lower oxygen levels. Then, a team monitors their lung function, oxyge…

This study looks at how well muscle strength tests work for people with chronic kidney disease. It also tests if a supervised online exercise program is helpful and safe. 50 adults with kidney disease (on dialysis or with a transplant) will take part.

This study tracks 24 male soccer players through preseason to see how different amounts of friendly match play affect their fitness, muscle damage, and inflammation. Players are split into groups based on how much they play in 8 friendly games. Researchers measure things like jum…