SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR

This study tests whether using a sit-stand desk at work can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce diabetes risk in 198 overweight, sedentary adults with prediabetes or other risk factors. Participants are randomly assigned to stand 2 or 3 hours per day at a sit-stand desk, or to…

This study tests whether following exercise and healthy eating guidelines can improve heart health and reduce metabolic problems in breast cancer survivors. Forty-five postmenopausal women who had breast cancer will be split into three groups: exercise only, exercise plus dietary…

This study tests whether taking short, frequent activity breaks can improve heart health and physical function in older adults who sit for long periods. Thirty participants aged 65 and older who are overweight and sit at least 6 hours daily will use workshops and a mobile app to …

This study tests a family-oriented version of the Diabetes Prevention Program for Black families in Southwest Georgia. Parents with prediabetes and their children aged 8-15 will learn healthy eating and exercise habits together. The goal is to help parents lose weight and lower t…

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 track changes in depression, anxiety, and PT…

This study tests whether a 12-week program of short exercise breaks (walking, cycling, resistance bands) can improve heart health and reduce chemotherapy side effects in 24 newly diagnosed lymphoma patients. Participants will use activity trackers and get coaching to interrupt lo…

This study tests a program called 'Sit Less, Move More' for pregnant women. It uses health coaching, text messages, and a Fitbit to help women increase physical activity and reduce sitting time. The goal is to see if this approach improves health for mothers and babies. Sixty wom…

This study tests whether a home-based walking plan delivered through a mobile health app can reduce fear of movement (kinesiophobia) and improve physical function in people who have had a heart attack and lead a sedentary lifestyle. Eighty-eight participants will walk 15-30 minut…

This study looks at whether adding a website and virtual coaching to basic activity tracking can help older adults who live alone, have mild memory concerns, and are not very active. 86 participants will wear a Garmin device, set step goals, and get weekly texts. Half will also g…

This study enrolls 130 Hispanic adults aged 55+ without dementia to see if a 12-week phone-based coaching program helps them become more active. Participants are randomly assigned to either the coaching program or a general brain health education group. The goal is to see if the …

This study is testing different combinations of how often and for how long people should interrupt prolonged sitting to improve blood pressure and blood sugar. Over 300 adults will take part in a 9-hour lab visit where they sit and take short walking breaks at various frequencies…

This study looks at how interrupting long periods of sitting with short walking or standing breaks affects heart and blood vessel health. Researchers will compare different break schedules in 56 sedentary adults aged 30-60. The goal is to find simple, practical strategies that co…

This study looks at how doing mat Pilates for 8 weeks changes body awareness and physical activity levels in sedentary women ages 18-29. About 54 women will join, with half doing Pilates and half as a control group. Researchers will use surveys to measure changes in how women fee…

This study looks at whether doing a lot of arm exercises can improve both physical fitness and thinking skills in adults who are sedentary. Researchers will compare high-volume versus low-volume arm training over 8 weeks in 32 people aged 18-50. The goal is to see if arm workouts…

This study looks at how a 12-week running program affects energy use in 80 sedentary adults. Participants will run five times a week, with researchers measuring changes in calories burned, food intake, and activity levels. The goal is to understand why exercise doesn't always lea…

This study tests a web-based program called Stand & Move at Work to help office workers reduce sitting time. About 4,800 employees from different companies will use the program, with some workplaces also getting extra support from an expert. Researchers will measure changes in si…

This study looks at how increasing or decreasing physical activity changes the way your body works. Forty overweight adults aged 50-65 will either become less active for 3 months then retrain, or become more active for 6 months. Researchers will measure fitness, muscle strength, …

This study follows 700 people with chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease for 4 years. Participants wear a small movement sensor for 5 days, three times a year, to track their physical activity and sedentary time. Researchers want to see if a person's unique …

This study looks at how exercise and healthy eating affect heart and metabolic health in women with multiple risk factors. Researchers will follow 180 pre- and postmenopausal women for 6 months, comparing exercise alone, exercise plus diet advice, and a stretching group. The goal…

This study examines whether community park-based fitness programs can improve cardiovascular health in adults aged 50 and older. Researchers will analyze data from 1,000 participants who took part in exercise sessions including aerobics, strength training, and balance exercises. …