PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

This study tested whether an online family support program could work well alongside a standard weight loss program for Black adults. Researchers wanted to see if adding family skills training online would be practical and acceptable to participants. The program focused on improv…

This study tested whether a regular workout using an interactive video game system (the ExerCube) could improve health as much as traditional moderate exercise. For 8 weeks, healthy adults did three weekly sessions of either the video game workout or standard endurance exercise. …

This study tested a new program designed to help young adult cancer survivors who have obesity. The program used video calls to teach strategies for managing weight, diet, activity, and lingering symptoms like pain and fatigue. Researchers wanted to see if the program was practic…

This study tested a two-year program in Danish schools and communities designed to help children maintain a healthy weight. The program focused on improving diet, physical activity, sleep habits, and reducing screen time for kids aged 6-11. Researchers compared 12 schools using t…

This study tested whether a culturally tailored program could help older Chinese adults in the UK become more physically active. Researchers compared a special program with workshops and support groups to just giving out a standard exercise leaflet. They wanted to see if people w…

This study tested whether a 12-week program of online group dance classes is a practical and acceptable way to help young adults with Down syndrome get more active. Because over 90% of people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer's disease, and physical activity may help delay its…

This study tested whether simple digital tools could help inactive people start a regular walking habit. About 150 adults who walked less than 5,000 steps a day were split into groups. Some received personalized walking plans via email, some got those plans plus email coaching, a…

This study tested a program called Free Time for Wellness (FT4W) to help low-income mothers in New York City get more physical activity. Researchers offered different combinations of free weekly fitness classes, childcare, and peer support to 89 moms to see what worked best. The …

This study tested whether a mobile app could help families become more active and prevent weight gain. Researchers worked with 30 parent-child pairs who weren't getting enough exercise to try the app for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if families found the app easy to use and…

This study tested whether daily text messages with simple behavior-change tips could help sedentary adults at risk for heart disease walk at least 1000 more steps per day. Over 600 participants used Fitbits to track their steps while receiving different combinations of goal-setti…

This study tested whether a one-year online program could help inactive adults at risk for heart disease get more exercise. The program included weekly coaching sessions, remote support, and a wearable activity tracker. Researchers compared this intensive program to a simpler app…

This study tested whether providing bus and tram drivers with short, simple exercises to do during their shifts could help them sit less and move more at work. Seventy drivers were randomly assigned to either try these 'activity snippets' for 16 weeks or just receive standard phy…

This study tested whether providing structured home exercise instructions could help people feel better after a liver transplant. Researchers compared giving exercise advice through a brochure, a video, or just standard care. They wanted to see if these simple tools could help pe…

This study looked at whether listening to music at different frequencies during yoga-based exercises could improve physical performance and thinking skills in inactive young adults. Thirty participants aged 18-35 were split into groups doing exercises with low-medium frequency mu…

This study tested whether using a massage gun on the back of the thigh muscles could improve flexibility, balance, and jumping ability. It involved 60 teenage boys, including active football players and those who are not physically active. Researchers measured these abilities bef…

This small pilot study tested if a 6-week online exercise program, led by an occupational therapist, could help seniors in a housing community become more active. Researchers wanted to see if involving respected community members as advisors would encourage more people to join an…

This study tested a 6-week program to help caregivers of people with dementia. Participants wore an Apple Watch to track their sleep and activity patterns and received weekly coaching calls. The goal was to help caregivers establish healthier daily routines to reduce symptoms of …

This study aims to better understand how leg muscles work in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will measure muscle activity during walking in 500 stroke survivors to identify patterns that predict good or poor recovery of walking ability. The goal is to gather knowledge t…

This study tested different ways to help children aged 8-12 stick with a 12-week home exercise program. Researchers tried methods like text message reminders to parents, personalized activity calendars, and coaching sessions to see what best supported families. The goal was to le…

This study tested whether using activity sensors (like fitness trackers) is practical in a hospital setting. Researchers had 19 hospitalized patients wear the sensors to see how much extra time it took staff to use them and if patients found them comfortable. The goal was to gath…

This study tested whether a simple audit and feedback tool could help schools follow state physical education laws. Researchers worked with 35 elementary schools in Oakland, California, that serve mostly low-income and non-white students. They measured if using this tool increase…

This study aimed to understand the specific barriers that prevent teenagers with high blood pressure (hypertension) from being physically active. Researchers surveyed 66 adolescents aged 10-19 who had been diagnosed with hypertension. The goal was to identify the obstacles these …

This study tested a new website called RecTech Match, designed to help adults with physical disabilities find accessible local exercise opportunities and connect with others. Seven participants tried the website and received health coaching calls to see if it could help them over…

This completed study looked at the activity levels and sitting habits of over 800 first-year university students in Spain. Researchers used questionnaires to understand how these behaviors relate to students' weight and potential muscle and bone health risks. The goal was to gath…