Clinical trials
Physical Inactivity clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical inactivity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 87 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 - 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 - NCT06570642Recruiting
Study on emotions and physical activity
This study looks at how emotions affect your desire to be active. You'll wear a Fitbit smartwatch and answer short surveys to help researchers understand what helps people start and stick with physical activity.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06977204Recruiting
Exercise and brain health in Parkinson's disease
This study looks at whether physical activity can reduce inflammation in the brain for people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to understand how exercise might help slow the progression of the disease.
Pavia, PaviaAges 40–80 - NCT05362435Recruiting
Indigenous women’s wellness program in Alberta and Saskatchewan
This trial expands a community wellness program called the Wolf Trail Program to support Indigenous women in celebrating good health. It may help you by connecting you with culturally grounded support and activities designed to improve wellbeing.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07010328Recruiting
AI-guided posture training for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests whether a special training program that uses artificial intelligence can help improve posture in people with Parkinson's disease who have a forward bend or lean to one side. If you have Parkinson's and a noticeable postural problem, this might be a way to try a new approach to rehabilitation.
Pavullo nel Frignano, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT05432297Recruiting
Exercise program for people getting treatment for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether a preventive, structured physical activity program can help people during and around curative treatment for head and neck cancers. It aims to see if exercise is safe and beneficial for strength, function, and well-being during radio(±chemo) therapy.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT01224886Recruiting
Study of age-related insulin resistance and exercise
This study looks at how age affects the way your body uses insulin (a hormone that helps move sugar into cells), and how lifestyle or exercise may change that. It may help you understand insulin resistance and whether changes in activity could improve blood sugar control.
BernAges 60–80 - NCT06096272Recruiting
Using augmented reality to help kids with cerebral palsy be more active
This trial tests if using an augmented reality game on a tablet can help children with cerebral palsy walk and move more each day. It could be an option if your child can walk on their own and doesn't have upcoming leg surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 5–18 - 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 - NCT07207993Recruiting
AI fitness wearables for older adults with mild memory concerns
This study tests if using an AI-powered fitness wearable and app can help older adults living alone who have mild memory problems stay active. It aims to see if the technology improves health and well-being.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 65 years+ - 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 - NCT06338774Recruiting
Can cognitive training boost physical activity in midlife adults?
This study tests whether combining cognitive training with aerobic exercise can help 'low active' adults aged 40–65 become more physically active. Participants will do both brain games and exercise to see if this combo improves adherence.
Iowa City, IowaAges 40–65 - NCT05752500Recruiting
Behavior coaching to help older adults with HIV move more
This study tests a tailored behavioral coaching program to increase physical activity in adults age 50+ who have HIV and are currently not very active. It may help you build safer, more routine movement using a Fitbit for tracking.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 50 years+ - NCT07270016Recruiting
Real-time support for young adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests an app designed to help young people manage their type 2 diabetes. It uses real-time feedback to improve blood sugar control and build healthy habits.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 16–24 - 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 - NCT06409351Recruiting
Physical activity program for stroke survivors
This trial tests a program to help people who have had a stroke get more physically active. If you are at least 6 months past your stroke, live at home, and can walk, you may be able to join a supported self-management program to build healthy habits.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–90 - NCT06843161Recruiting
Robot program to help older adults be more active
This study tests if a robot can help older adults become more physically active. If you join, you would interact with a robot that encourages and guides you to move more each day.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 60 years+ - 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 - NCT06822075Enrolling by invitation
Exercise and mental health for med students
This study tests whether a physical activity program can improve the mental health of second- and third-year medical students at two Lyon campuses.
Lyon, FranceAges 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 - NCT06337708RecruitingPhase 2
Smart Walk: App for African American women to get active
This study tests whether a smartphone app designed specifically for African American women can help you become more active. The app provides a personalized physical activity program and support through your phone, with the goal of improving your health and well-being.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 24–65 - NCT06926608Recruiting
Helping Latinos quit smoking and get active
This trial is for Hispanic or Latino adults who smoke and want to quit. It tests a program that combines text messages and a wearable activity tracker to help you quit smoking and become more physically active.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06368128Recruiting
Rock climbing for inactive people
This study will see if a rock climbing program helps inactive people get more active. You will learn to climb in a safe, supervised setting at Northern Michigan University.
Marquette, MichiganAges 18–35
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical inactivity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 87 recruiting physical 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 physical 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 physical 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.