PHYSICAL FITNESS

This study looks at whether high-dose vitamin D (or a placebo) combined with a walking and strength exercise program can help prevent bone loss in women being treated for breast cancer. About 191 postmenopausal women with early-stage hormone-positive breast cancer are taking part…

This study looks at whether combining a Mediterranean-style diet with personalized exercise can help prevent metabolic issues (like high blood sugar) and muscle or bone problems in young athletes aged 14 to 25. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, muscle mass, and blood …

This study looks at whether a regular 8-week exercise program can improve physical fitness and quality of life for paramedic students. About 60 students will be randomly assigned to either the exercise group or a control group. Researchers will measure changes in endurance, stren…

This study looks at whether online exercise programs supervised by physical therapists can help people with chronic kidney disease improve muscle strength and function. Researchers will also check if the tools used to measure strength are reliable. About 50 adults with CKD (on di…

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 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 follows 30 lung transplant recipients and healthy volunteers as they prepare for and climb Mount Aconcagua (6,971 meters). Participants first use a home hypoxic tent for 8 weeks to condition their bodies, then attempt the summit with medical monitoring. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether adding jump squat exercises to regular training can improve how fast youth swimmers (ages 13-14) start a race. Eleven swimmers from Club Huracanes will do the program for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure start time and flight distance before and after…

This study looks at how different amounts of playing time in preseason friendlies change soccer players' fitness, muscle health, and blood markers. Twenty-four male players will be tested three times over the preseason. The goal is to understand how match exposure affects perform…