Physical inactivity

This study tests a clinic program called ActivityChoice that helps cancer survivors become more physically active to lower their risk of heart disease. About 114 adult cancer survivors will be offered a choice of group in-person, group virtual, or self-monitored digital exercise …

This study tests whether using a pedal-assist electric bike for commuting can improve physical activity, fitness, and health in overweight or obese college students. Participants are randomly assigned to either use an e-bike for at least four trips per week for 12 weeks or to a c…

This study tests whether a 6-week exercise program, done twice a week, can improve physical and mental health in 100 adults with severe mental illness. Participants are randomly assigned to either usual care or usual care plus the exercise program. The goal is to see if exercise …

This study tests a special afterschool program called CHAMP that helps children ages 5-8 improve their motor skills and become more physically active. About 264 kids from afterschool programs in Michigan will take part, with half doing CHAMP and half continuing their usual activi…

This study looks at whether a special program that uses smartphones and community feedback can help older women who are not very active to walk more. About 232 women from across the U.S. will take part. The goal is to see if this approach, combined with basic activity tips, works…

This study tests whether robot-assisted leg exercises can prevent older patients from losing strength and independence during a hospital stay. 488 patients aged 65 and older will either receive robot-guided training or standard care. The goal is to see if the robot helps them wal…

Researchers at Brown University are testing whether cash incentives encourage adults to exercise more. Participants with a YMCA membership can earn up to $100 or $200 for attending at least 50 gym sessions over 6 months. The study compares two incentive levels against a control g…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that sets daily step goals can help middle-aged adults (30-70 years old) who are overweight walk more. Participants use a Fitbit and receive adaptive goals to increase light physical activity. The goal is to see if this simple approach ca…

This study looks at what helps sedentary Pacific Islander adults start and keep up physical activity. Researchers will track 150 participants over 20 months using GPS, smartphone surveys, and activity monitors, and provide a culturally tailored program based on the Diabetes Preve…

This trial tests whether a four-month school program called Olympic School can increase physical activity and promote healthier habits in children aged 8 to 12. Participating schools add 15 minutes of daily physical activity, supported by a gamified digital platform that tracks p…

This trial tests whether transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) — a safe, non-invasive technique that sends a mild electrical current through the scalp — can reduce pain and improve quality of life in children and adolescents aged 10 to 21 with juvenile fibromyalgia or other n…

This study tests a home monitoring program called LiverWatch for people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis). Participants get a Fitbit, personalized nutrition advice, and weekly check-ins to boost activity and manage symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach improves qual…

This study tests whether a home-based physical activity program, using a Fitbit and coaching sessions, can help people with HIV who drink heavily increase their daily steps and reduce their alcohol intake. The trial involves 222 participants in the U.S. who are low-active and dri…

This study tests whether short, frequent exercise sessions—called 'exercise snacks'—can improve health in sedentary adults with diabetes or prediabetes. Participants will do 3-5 minute bouts of simple exercises like squats or brisk walking several times a day for 12 weeks. The go…

This study investigates whether adding structured exercise groups to standard care improves mood, anxiety, energy, and sleep in adults hospitalized for psychiatric conditions. Participants take part in a 30-minute exercise session led by an occupational therapist, including warm-…

This study looks at whether personalized exercise plans delivered through a Fitbit and a smartphone app can help cancer survivors become more physically active. Researchers will track steps, weight, quality of life, and emotional well-being in 160 adult survivors who have finishe…

This study tests whether a program called 'Active Families, Healthy Minds' can improve mental well-being in Chinese teens aged 10-14. The program adds parent-child home activities to regular school physical education. Researchers will compare this family-supported approach to sch…

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 looks at whether adding one structured 60-minute play session each week for 12 weeks helps preschool children aged 3-6 improve their movement, sleep, motor skills, fitness, thinking, and emotions. About 80 children from a school in Portugal are taking part, with some g…

This study looks at ways to help adults in rural Pennsylvania become more physically active. It includes 880 people who are overweight, have type 2 diabetes, or are not very active. Researchers will track activity levels using questionnaires and wearable devices to see what works…

This study looks at whether a tool called the Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment tool (CPAx) can accurately track recovery in 120 adults who developed muscle weakness after being on a breathing machine in the ICU. The goal is to find the smallest meaningful improvement tha…

This study tests whether sending personalized text messages at the right time can help young adults who are not very active to move more and gain less weight. About 360 participants will wear an activity tracker for 12 months and receive either personalized messages, random messa…

This study tests a 10-week educational program called HomeStyles-China, designed to help Chinese American adults improve their diet, increase physical activity, and reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Researchers will enroll 400 participants and measure changes in…

This study looks at whether adding a 16-week gym program to standard physical activity advice helps inactive adults aged 40-60 become more active and motivated. All 80 participants first get standard care (a prescription for physical activity), then some are offered extra gym ses…

This study looks at why children and teens choose to be physically active. Researchers measured fitness, motor skills, thinking abilities, and motivation in 325 third-graders. The goal is to learn how to encourage kids to stay active for better long-term health.

This study looks at whether adding physical activity to the school day can reduce mental fatigue and improve thinking, emotions, and social skills in high school students. About 434 teenagers in 3rd and 4th year of secondary school will try different active teaching methods, like…

This study follows about 3,000 adults in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to learn how common heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking are, and how they lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other heart problems. Researchers will track participants for about…

This study looks at whether an 8-week program of eccentric (lengthening) resistance training can improve muscle strength, nerve function, and health markers like blood sugar and cholesterol in obese, inactive women. 24 women aged 25-45 with a BMI over 23 will be assigned to eithe…

This study tests whether providing technology training and digital nutrition education can improve diet quality, physical activity, and reduce social isolation among older adults who attend meal programs. About 369 participants aged 60 and older who lack tech access or skills wil…

This study looks at whether giving Fitbit smartwatches to adults aged 65 and older in a doctor-referred exercise program can help them become more active. Researchers will track how many people join, attend, and complete the program, and how they feel about using the watch. The g…