New study tests gym program to get sedentary adults moving
NCT ID NCT06658704
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 sessions. Researchers track activity levels and motivation over 2 years and interview participants to understand what helps or hinders getting active.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Physically inactive persons as defined as not meeting the current recommendations of at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week. This criterion is self-assessed by potential participants. * Age 40-60 years Exclusion Criteria: * Physical disability that affects the ability to perform the exercise intervention. * Heart failure or severe degenerative disease, e.g. malignant cancer, multiple sclerosis etc. * Myocardial infarction or stroke during the last 12 months. * Heart conditions including angina pectoris that is worsened with exercise. * Neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or rheumatic conditions that is worsened with exercise. * Hypertension grade III, i.e. systolic blood pressure above 180 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure over 110 mmHg.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Umeå University
Umeå, Västerbotten County, SE-90187, Sweden
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