PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

This study tests a 10-week program called HomeStyles, adapted for Chinese Americans, to help them eat more fiber, be more active, and lower their risk for heart disease and diabetes. About 400 adults of Chinese heritage who have or live with someone with a cardiometabolic conditi…

This study tests whether sending personalized text messages at the right time can help inactive young adults increase their physical activity and slow weight gain. About 360 participants will wear an activity tracker for 12 months and receive either personalized messages, random …

This study tests whether a 12-week 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 alcohol consumption. About 222 participants will be randomly assigned to either the full…

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 exercise. The goal is to reduce metabolic syndrome ri…

This study tests two programs to help inactive older women become more physically active. One program uses a smartphone app to help women identify and overcome barriers to walking in their neighborhoods, while the other provides general health education. The goal is to see which …

This study tests a clinic-based 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 exe…

This study tests whether robot-assisted physical training can prevent older adults (65+) from losing their ability to do daily tasks while in the hospital. About 488 participants will be randomly assigned to robot training or usual care. The goal is to see if the robot helps them…

This study looks at whether a smart Fitbit app can help middle-aged adults (30–70 years old, overweight) walk more each day. The goal is to see if increasing light physical activity can protect brain health and lower the risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias. Participants use…

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 tai chi exercises and wearable fitness trackers can help people who have had a heart attack (acute coronary syndrome) become more physically active. About 70 adults who are currently inactive will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is enjoy…

This study tests a program called 'Active Families, Healthy Minds' that adds simple home activities with parents to regular school physical education. It involves 345 Chinese students aged 10-14 to see if family support improves mental well-being and physical activity more than s…

This study looks at whether an 8-week eccentric (lengthening) strength training program is better than standard concentric (shortening) training for improving muscle strength, body composition, and blood sugar in obese, inactive women aged 25-45. Participants will train twice and…

This study looks at whether giving Fitbit smartwatches to adults aged 65 and older in a doctor-referred exercise program helps them become more active. Researchers want to see if the program is easy to use and if participants like wearing the devices. The goal is to improve physi…

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 adding physical activity to the school day can reduce mental fatigue and improve thinking, emotions, and teamwork in secondary school students. About 434 students in 3rd or 4th year will try different activity methods like active lessons or short break…

This study follows about 3,000 adults in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, for up to 7 years 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 problems. Participants give blood, stool, a…

This study looks at whether a special afterschool program called CHAMP can help children ages 5 to 8 be more physically active and improve their motor skills. About 264 kids will take part in the program or be in a control group for 19 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in a…

This study looks at whether adding a 16-week exercise program to standard physical activity advice helps inactive adults aged 40-60 become more active and motivated. About 80 participants will either get the extra exercise sessions or just the standard advice. Researchers will tr…

This study aims to help 880 adults in rural Pennsylvania who are overweight, have type 2 diabetes, or are not very active. Researchers will test different ways to encourage more physical activity. Participants will report their activity and wear a device to track it.

This study tests whether a technology-based nutrition program can improve diet quality, food security, physical activity, and social connection in older adults who attend congregate meal sites. About 369 participants aged 60+ with limited tech access and poor nutrition will recei…

This small pilot study tested whether a 6-week remote occupational therapy program could help older adults living in affordable senior housing become more physically active. The program used respected residents to encourage participation and included one-on-one and group sessions…

This study looks at whether adding one extra hour of structured physical activity each week for 12 weeks helps preschool children (ages 3-6) move better, sleep better, think sharper, and manage emotions. About 80 children from a school in Portugal will take part, with some gettin…