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This study looks at how exercise and diet affect heart health in women with metabolic risks. Researchers will compare exercise alone, exercise plus diet counseling, and stretching in 180 pre- and postmenopausal women over 6 months. The goal is to see which approach best reduces i…

This study tests whether exercise and diet can reduce heart disease risk in breast cancer survivors. 45 postmenopausal women will be assigned to exercise, exercise plus diet counseling, or stretching for 6 months. Researchers will measure insulin resistance, metabolic health, and…

This study tests a 12-week, fully remote program designed to help Hispanic adults over 55 become more physically active. Researchers will compare the program to a general brain health education group to see if it boosts confidence, habits, and social support for exercise. The goa…

This study looks at whether using a sit-stand desk at work can help prevent type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight and sit most of the day. About 198 adults with prediabetes or other risk factors will be randomly assigned to stand 2 or 3 hours daily at their desk, or to a c…

This study looks at whether adding technology (a website and virtual coaching) to basic education and step tracking can help older adults who live alone and have mild memory concerns become more physically active. The goal is to see if increased activity, social support, and stre…

This study tests a family-oriented program to help Black families in Southwest Georgia lower their risk of type 2 diabetes. Parents with prediabetes and their children aged 8-15 will take part in healthy lifestyle activities over 20 months. The goal is to see if parents can lose …

This study tests whether a 12-week program of short, frequent activity breaks can help newly diagnosed lymphoma patients on chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if reducing long periods of sitting can improve heart health and lessen drug side effects. The study involves 24 adult…

This study tests whether a program that includes a Fitbit, a physical activity partner, and coaching text messages can help pregnant women reduce sitting time and increase moderate physical activity. Researchers will enroll 60 women who are 8-12 weeks pregnant and currently inact…

This study tests whether taking short, active breaks from prolonged sitting can improve heart health and physical function in older adults. Researchers will enroll 30 overweight adults aged 65 and older who sit for at least 6 hours a day. Participants will use a smartphone app to…

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

This study is testing whether a home-based exercise plan, guided by a digital health app, can help people who are sedentary after a heart attack. The goal is to reduce their fear of physical activity (kinesiophobia) and improve their ability to walk and function. Researchers want…

This study looks for the smallest amount of movement needed to improve heart health when you break up long periods of sitting. Researchers will test different schedules and lengths of activity breaks in 324 adults over an 8-hour day. The goal is to find a practical dose that lowe…

This study looks at how being active or inactive changes your body's functions, like fitness, muscle strength, and brain health. Researchers will ask 40 adults aged 50-65 to either increase or decrease their physical activity for several months. The goal is to understand how acti…

This study tests a workplace wellness program called Stand & Move at Work to help employees sit less during the workday. About 4,800 adults with desk jobs will use sit-stand workstations and activity monitors. The goal is to see if the program reduces sitting time and improves he…

This study is for 700 people with chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease. Researchers will use a small movement sensor worn for 5 days every 4 months to track physical activity and sitting time. The goal is to see if a person's unique activity pattern can p…

This study looks at whether doing mat Pilates for 8 weeks can help sedentary women aged 18-29 feel more connected to their bodies and become more active. Half of the 54 participants will do Pilates, while the other half will not. Researchers will measure changes using surveys abo…

This study looks at how aerobic exercise affects energy use and metabolism in adults who are not very active. 80 participants will run five times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in energy burned, food intake, and physical activity before, right after, and 8 …

This study looks at how interrupting long periods of sitting can affect your heart and blood vessels. Researchers will test different strategies in 56 adults aged 30-60 who sit a lot and exercise little. The goal is to find practical ways to reduce sitting that could lower the ri…

This study looks at whether doing a lot of arm exercises can improve physical fitness and thinking skills in adults who are not very active. Researchers will compare high-volume versus low-volume arm exercises in 32 people aged 18-50. The goal is to see if arm workouts offer bene…

This study looks at how a park-based fitness program affects the health of adults aged 50 and older in Miami-Dade County. Researchers will measure changes in weight, blood pressure, strength, and mobility in 1,000 participants. The goal is to see if community park programs can he…