SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR

This study looks at whether taking short, active breaks from sitting can improve heart health and physical function in older adults. Researchers will enroll 30 overweight adults aged 65 and older who sit for at least 6 hours a day. Participants will use a smartphone app to guide …

This study looks at whether exercise and a healthy diet can reduce the risk of heart problems and diabetes in women who have had breast cancer. About 45 postmenopausal survivors will be placed into one of three groups: exercise only, exercise plus diet counseling, or a stretching…

This study looks at how exercise and diet affect heart health in women with metabolic risks. Researchers will compare exercise alone, exercise plus diet counseling, and stretching in 180 pre- and postmenopausal women over 6 months. The goal is to see which approach best reduces i…

This study looks at whether adding technology (a website and virtual coaching) to basic education and goal-setting can help older adults who live alone, have mild memory concerns, and are not very active to increase their physical activity. The goal is to see if more activity, al…

This study tests a family-oriented program to help Black families in Southwest Georgia lower their risk for type 2 diabetes. Parents with prediabetes and their children aged 8-15 will take part in a 20-month healthy lifestyle program. The goal is to see if parents can achieve a 4…

This study looks at whether using a sit-stand desk can help prevent type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight and sit a lot at work. About 198 adults with prediabetes or other risk factors will be randomly assigned to stand 2 or 3 hours per day at a sit-stand desk, or to a con…

This study tests a 12-week, fully remote program designed to help Hispanic adults over 55 become more physically active. Researchers will compare the program to a general brain health education group to see if it boosts confidence, habits, and social support for exercise. The goa…

This study tests whether an 8-week virtual reality adventure exergaming program can improve physical and mental health in women veterans aged 18-45. Participants will play VR games that involve physical movement, and researchers will measure changes in depression, anxiety, PTSD, …

This study tests whether a home-based exercise plan delivered through a digital health app can help sedentary heart attack survivors overcome fear of movement (kinesiophobia) and improve their physical function. Researchers will enroll 88 people who had a heart attack at least 3 …

This study is testing whether a 12-week program that encourages lymphoma patients to take frequent breaks from sitting can improve their heart health and reduce side effects from chemotherapy. The program includes supervised activity breaks during infusion appointments and home-b…

This study tests whether a program that includes a Fitbit, coaching texts, and a support partner can help pregnant women reduce sitting time and increase moderate physical activity. Researchers will track 60 women from early pregnancy through delivery to see if the program improv…

This study looks at how changing physical activity levels impacts the body in adults aged 50-65 who are overweight. Some participants will reduce their activity for 3 months, then retrain, while others will increase activity to recommended levels. Researchers will measure fitness…

This study looks at how doing mat Pilates for 8 weeks changes body awareness and physical activity levels in sedentary women ages 18 to 29. About 54 women will take part, with half doing Pilates and the other half as a control group. The goal is to measure changes using surveys, …

This study tests a program called Stand & Move at Work, designed to help office workers sit less during the workday. About 4,800 employees from different worksites will take part. Researchers will measure changes in sitting and standing time using activity monitors and surveys, a…

This study looks for the smallest amount of movement needed to improve heart health when you break up long periods of sitting. Researchers will test different combinations of how often and how long people move during an 8-hour day. The goal is to find a simple, effective routine …

This study is for 700 people already living with a chronic disease like arthritis, depression, or heart disease. Researchers will use a small movement sensor worn for 5 days every 4 months to track physical activity and sitting time. The goal is to see if a person's unique activi…

This study looks at how interrupting long periods of sitting affects your heart and brain. Researchers will test different ways to take sitting breaks in 56 adults aged 30-60 who sit over 8 hours a day and exercise little. The goal is to find simple, practical strategies that cou…

This study looks at whether doing many arm exercises can improve both physical fitness and thinking skills in adults who are not very active. Researchers will compare high-volume and low-volume arm exercises in 32 people aged 18-50 who exercise less than 150 minutes per week. The…

This study follows 1,000 adults aged 50 and older who take part in a park-based fitness program in Miami-Dade County. Researchers will measure changes in weight, blood pressure, arm and leg strength, and mobility over time. The goal is to see if community exercise programs can im…

This study looks at how aerobic exercise affects energy use in adults who are not very active. Eighty participants will run five times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in total energy use, food intake, and physical activity before, right after, and 8 weeks af…