PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

This study looks at whether using a fun, game-like mobile app can encourage university students and employees to walk more and do simple exercises, lowering their risk for heart disease. About 105 volunteers aged 18 to 64 will be split into five groups, some using the app and som…

This study tests a program where older kids mentor 7th graders with overweight or obesity to be more active, with extra support from parents. The goal is to help children in rural Appalachian areas increase their daily physical activity without needing special equipment. About 43…

This study tests whether a 10-week group program focused on social support can help inactive African American women become more physically active. About 360 women who do less than 60 minutes of exercise per week will join either the special group program or a standard exercise gr…

This study tests whether a home-visit nutrition program for 800 socially disadvantaged pregnant women can help their children eat healthier and grow better. The program provides support during pregnancy and early childhood to encourage healthy feeding, physical activity, and less…

This study tests a program called 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' adapted for Hispanic families. It aims to help fathers lose weight and increase their children's physical activity to prevent obesity. About 187 fathers and their children (ages 5-11) from the Houston area are taking …

This study tests whether a program combining low-dose aspirin, help quitting smoking, diet changes, and more physical activity can reduce inflammation and prevent lung cancer in long-term smokers aged 55 to 75. About 2,000 participants will also get yearly low-dose CT scans for e…

This study looks at whether a program of supervised exercise and nutrition counseling can prevent older adults from losing the ability to move around independently. Researchers are testing this in 530 people aged 80 and older who already show early signs of mobility problems. The…

This study looks at whether a special training program involving children with developmental disabilities and their own family dog can increase physical activity and improve social well-being. About 100 kids aged 10-17 will participate. The program teaches the child and dog to wo…

This study tests a 12-week program called Breathe Easier+ for people who have finished treatment for non-small cell lung cancer and their partners. The program includes guided walking, resistance training, and meditation done at home using a tablet and Fitbit. The goal is to see …

This study tests whether personalized coaching on physical activity and nutrition can reduce fatigue in people with lupus. 200 participants are split into two groups: one gets coaching on exercise and diet, the other gets general lupus education. The goal is to see if the coachin…

This study compares two virtual symptom management programs for adults aged 60 and older who have both chronic pain and early signs of memory decline. The goal is to see which program better improves physical function, thinking skills, and emotional well-being. Participants will …

This study looks at whether personalized exercise plans delivered through a Fitbit and a smartphone app can help cancer survivors become more active and improve their health. About 160 adults who have finished active cancer treatment (except some maintenance therapies) will use t…

This study looks at whether a dance program can help adults aged 50 and older stay physically and emotionally healthy. About 110 healthy volunteers will be placed into a dance group, an exercise group, or a no-intervention group. Researchers will measure fitness, mood, sleep, and…

This study looks at whether supervised physical activity helps people with fibromyalgia stay active longer than just getting advice. Fibromyalgia causes pain and fatigue, which can lead to less activity and worse symptoms. The study involves 330 adults with fibromyalgia who are n…

This study tests a 12-month program to help Latina teenagers become more physically active. Researchers will enroll 200 teens who are not very active. Half will get counseling, a personalized website, a Fitbit, text messages, and Instagram support; the other half will only get a …

This study looks at how aerobic and resistance exercise can leave a lasting imprint on muscle cells, helping them work better over time. Researchers will take muscle samples from 179 adults before and after exercise training to study changes in metabolism and gene activity. The g…

This study tested an 8-week school program to help 1,000 adolescents (ages 10-17) in China sit less and move more during short breaks between classes. The program included educational materials, teacher guidance, peer reminders, and health talks. Researchers measured how often st…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence-powered mobile app called 'Smart Nurse' could improve nutrition, exercise, and sleep habits in 146 high school students aged 14-18. Participants used the app daily for 12 weeks, logging meals, activity, and sleep, and received …

This study looks at whether an online platform can help older adults in Black communities stick with an 8-week exercise program. About 120 people aged 55 and older from churches or senior centers will take part. Researchers want to see if the online tool makes the program more ac…

This study looks at how much older adults move while in the intensive care unit (ICU) for a critical illness like sepsis or respiratory failure. Researchers want to see if more activity during the hospital stay leads to fewer disabilities and better physical and mental function 3…

This study looks at how regular exercise influences sleep quality, natural body clock (chronotype), and depression symptoms in university students. Researchers will track 54 students who already exercise regularly, using questionnaires to measure changes. The goal is to understan…

This study looks at two different ways to train for a 5-kilometer race: polarized training (mostly easy runs with some hard efforts) and threshold training (focusing on a steady, moderately hard pace). About 20 recreational runners aged 20 to 45 will follow a 12-week program to s…

This study looks at whether changing classrooms with special furniture and teaching methods can help children sit less, move more, and improve their thinking, mood, and school performance. About 500 students in Spain will take part. The goal is to see if these changes make a real…

This study looks at why constipation is common in children with cerebral palsy and what factors might be involved, such as diet, physical activity, and caregiver stress. About 100 children aged 4 to 18 and their caregivers will answer questionnaires and keep diaries. No treatment…

This study tests a school-based program for Danish 10th graders (around age 16) to improve their mental and physical health. About 500 students from 26 classes will take part, with some starting the program in 2025 and others later. The program includes 28 lessons over 8-10 weeks…

This study looks at what drives children and teenagers to be physically active. Researchers measured fitness, motor skills, thinking abilities, and body composition in 325 third-graders. The goal is to understand how to encourage lifelong physical activity and healthy development…

This study looks at whether special school activities can help primary school students feel better mentally, sleep better, and be more active after the COVID-19 pandemic. About 40 to 408 children in grades 3 to 5 will take part. Researchers will compare kids who join the new prog…

This study tests whether a smartphone app designed to boost physical activity is more engaging than simple wellness text messages for Black women who want to exercise more. Fifty women aged 18-64 who are not regularly active will use either the app or receive texts for 8 weeks. R…

This study looks at whether a special training program (called ECHO) helps doctors in rural Pennsylvania refer their inactive patients to a free, phone-based physical activity counseling service. About 48 primary care providers are taking part. The goal is to see if the training …

This study looks at whether activities designed by the community can improve the health of children ages 6 to 13 in Mississauga, Canada. About 4,900 kids from 22 schools will answer questions about their well-being, physical activity, and eating habits over two years. Researchers…

This study looks at 20 children aged 4-6 to measure their motor skills and physical activity levels, and how these relate to what parents think. Researchers will test children's movement abilities and interview parents about their views. The goal is to better understand family fa…