Clinical trials
Inactivity clinical trials
Below are recruiting inactivity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 113 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07438808Recruiting
How exercise affects brain flexibility in healthy adults
This study looks at how physical exercise might change the way the brain adapts and stays flexible in healthy younger and older adults. You may be able to join to help researchers understand how staying active keeps the brain sharp.
Loos, NordAges 20–80 - NCT07049952RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
A feeding study for babies learning to eat
This study tests if a device (taVNS) placed on the ear can help babies born after 39 weeks who are having a hard time learning to eat by mouth. It may help them improve their feeding skills.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 9 months–1 year - NCT06848335Recruiting
Physical activity study for Latinas using mindfulness
This study tests whether adding mindfulness to a physical activity program helps Latinas who are not very active become more active. It focuses on women who can read and write in Spanish and are generally healthy.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–65 - NCT06842225Recruiting
How fitness and body fat affect blood sugar and blood vessels after inactivity
This study looks at how your fitness level and body fat affect blood sugar and blood vessel health when you are less active than usual. You'll be asked to ride an electric scooter to reduce your activity, so we can learn how your body responds.
Oxford, OhioAges 18–40 - NCT06240208Recruiting
Study of inactivity and appetite in healthy men
This study looks at how two weeks of being inactive (not exercising and walking very little) changes appetite and hunger in healthy, active men. It may help us understand why some people gain weight when they stop being active.
CopenhagenAges 40–55 - NCT05703347Recruiting
Mobile app coaching to improve sleep and prevent childhood obesity
This study tests a mobile health app that helps children get better sleep, aiming to support healthier weight over time. It is designed for children who are getting less sleep than recommended and are in the higher-but-not-highest weight range for their age.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 8–12 - NCT02527486Recruiting
Airways registry study for people with COPD symptoms
This registry collects information from people with COPD (and sometimes overlapping asthma-COPD features) to better understand breathing problems and airways behavior. It may help researchers learn which patterns match different symptom types, without necessarily using a new drug.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 20–90 - NCT05521490Recruiting
Helps kindergarten children move more through activity programs
This study tests ways to help young children (about ages 5–6) be more physically active in kindergarten. If your child can safely join regular classroom activities, the program may help improve daily movement and activity habits.
Hong KongAges 5–6 - NCT06156553Recruiting
School program to encourage walking or biking
This trial tests a program in four schools to see if it gets 9th graders to walk or bike more. It could help students be more active and healthy.
OsloAges 14–16 - NCT05475262Recruiting
Inpatient sleep study using white noise
This study looks at whether playing white noise helps people sleep better while they are in the hospital. If you’re an adult admitted for several days, you may be able to join.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06116435Recruiting
Lifestyle program for weight loss and physical activity
This study tests a lifestyle program to help people become more active and lose weight. It compares different types of support to see what works best.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06424847Recruiting
Sleep and lifestyle changes for inactive adults
This study tests whether a program that combines sleep tips and lifestyle changes can help adults who don't exercise much. It's for people who want to improve their sleep and activity habits.
GrenobleAges 18–80 - NCT07847424Recruiting
Daily heat therapy for people reducing physical activity
This study tests whether daily heat therapy (sauna sessions) can help maintain fitness and health when people temporarily reduce their physical activity. If you are a healthy adult, you might be able to join and contribute to understanding how heat affects the body.
Provo, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT05865782Recruiting
Green schoolyard changes to help kids move more
This study looks at whether rebuilding schoolyards with more greenery can increase physical activity for children. It also aims to help with climate-related goals by changing the school environment.
StockholmAges 8–13 - NCT07818564RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin study on belief and insight in healthy adults
This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (a psychedelic compound) can help people update their beliefs and gain new insights. It's for healthy adults with some prior psychedelic experience, and it's a small pilot study at Brown University.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07785362Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for teens with fibromyalgia or chronic pain
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to see if it can reduce pain in teenagers and young adults with fibromyalgia or other long-lasting muscle and bone pain that hasn't responded to usual treatments. It aims to help calm overactive pain signals in the brain.
Genova, GEAges 10–21 - NCT07789080Recruiting
Exercise program for older women living alone
This study tests a fitness program designed for women aged 75 and older who live alone. The goal is to see if regular exercise can improve their quality of life, independence, and overall well-being.
Oslo, OsloAges 75–100 - NCT07781384Enrolling by invitation
Vibrotactile device for resting metabolic rate
This study tests a new wearable device that uses gentle vibrations (vibrotactile technology) to see if it can change your resting metabolic rate — the number of calories your body burns at rest. It may help with weight management or metabolism.
Tyrone, GeorgiaAges 18–85 - NCT06005194Recruiting
Exercise therapy via telehealth for depression after brain injury
This study tests whether an exercise program delivered through video calls can help treat major depression in people who have had a traumatic brain injury. If you are at least one year past your injury and have symptoms of depression, you may be able to join.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–64 - NCT07718113Recruiting
Exercise Snacking and Heart Health
This study tests whether short 'exercise snacks' (brief bursts of activity throughout the day) can improve your heart and metabolic health. It's for people who are currently not very active and want to see if small, frequent exercise breaks can make a difference.
River Falls, WisconsinAges 18–60 - NCT07710287Recruiting
Using a protein test to measure inflammation in IBD
This study looks at a protein called claudin 2 in tissue samples from people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The goal is to see if it can help doctors tell whether inflammation is active or inactive. This could lead to a more accurate way to check disease activity.
San Donato Milanese, MiAges 18 years+ - NCT07691138RecruitingPhase 4
Stopping acid-reducing pills in stable IBD
This study tests whether it is safe to stop taking acid-reducing pills (PPIs) for people with inactive IBD. If you have been on a PPI for over 6 months and your IBD is stable, you may be able to join.
NottinghamAges 16 years+ - NCT06387901Recruiting
Paclitaxel side effects in breast cancer: activity and body composition
This study looks at how physical activity and body composition affect the side effects of paclitaxel, a chemotherapy drug, in women with stage II or III breast cancer. It aims to help doctors understand who might have more or fewer side effects during treatment.
Brussels, JetteAges 18 years+ - NCT05867940Recruiting
Exercise program for people with disabilities who are not active
This trial studies whether a structured physical activity program can improve health for people with disabilities who currently do not meet recommended activity levels. It focuses on reducing long periods of sitting and encouraging safer movement.
MalmöAges 8 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for inactivity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 113 recruiting inactivity studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a inactivity trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a inactivity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.