Clinical trials
Physical Inactivity clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical inactivity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 78 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT07043920Recruiting
Smoking and physical activity in young adults
This study looks at how smoking affects physical activity levels in healthy young adults who are studying health sciences. It may help you understand if smoking changes your daily movement.
IstanbulAges 18–30 - NCT05826379Enrolling by invitation
Daily goal setting to boost movement and brain health
This trial tests whether a daily goal-setting program and activity tracking can increase everyday physical activity and support thinking/brain health in midlife. You may be asked to wear devices and meet activity-monitoring requirements during the study.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 30–70 - NCT06730815Recruiting
Body image and exercise in women with breast cancer
This study looks at how physical activity affects body image in women with breast cancer. You may join if you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and do not have other health issues that prevent exercise.
Pécs, BaranyaAges 18–80 - NCT06901869Recruiting
Physical activity study for Parkinson's disease
This study explores how physical activity affects people with Parkinson's disease. It's open to anyone with mild to severe Parkinson's who wants to be more active.
Stockholm, SolnaAges Any age - NCT06753123Recruiting
Wellness program for hospital workers with depression
This study tests a program to help hospital workers with depression feel better and be more active. It includes support via text messages and aims to improve both your mood and your ability to work.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06289114Recruiting
Can physical activity predict treatment success in rheumatoid arthritis?
This study tests if measuring your physical activity over a short time can help predict how well a new biologic medication will work for your rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to find a simple way to see if the treatment is helping.
EsbjergAges 18 years+ - NCT06476015Recruiting
Exercise for chronic disease patients
This study looks at whether a physical exercise program can help people with long-term health conditions like COPD or diabetes. If you are 60 to 90 years old and already part of the 'Ser más' program, you may be able to join.
Medellín, AntioquiaAges 60–90 - NCT07315009Recruiting
Active Fundament: Improving early childhood care
This study looks at how to make early childhood education and care better for children. It focuses on children and the professionals who work with them.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 2 years+ - NCT06547619RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Blood vessel health after pregnancy with diabetes
This study looks at how blood vessels work in women who had a healthy pregnancy or gestational diabetes. It tests if a substance called ET-1 affects blood vessel function.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–50 - NCT07553507Enrolling by invitation
Physical Activity Program for Preschool Children's Movement Skills
This study tests whether a physical activity program at school helps preschool children develop better movement skills and healthy activity habits. Researchers will track how much children move throughout the day and how well they can run, jump, and play.
Maia, Porto DistrictAges 3–6 - 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+ - NCT06678360Recruiting
How activity affects surgery recovery
This study looks at how your daily physical activity before and after planned surgery affects your recovery and long-term health. The goal is to understand if staying active can help you have fewer complications and better outcomes.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07593677Recruiting
Text Messages to Help You Move More
This study tests whether personalized text messages can motivate adults to exercise more. You'll receive encouraging texts over 6 months and track your activity to see if texting helps you stay active.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 40 years+ - NCT05620888Recruiting
Coaching to help you take more daily steps
This study tests a personalized communication coaching program to help you increase how many steps you take each day. It may help you build healthier daily activity routines if you’re currently fairly sedentary.
Milan, MIAges 18–70 - NCT06808945Recruiting
Prehabilitation program for liver transplant patients
This study tests a pre-surgery exercise and nutrition program (prehabilitation) for people waiting for a liver transplant. It aims to see if getting stronger before surgery can help you recover better after the transplant.
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06115759Recruiting
Recovery and activity study after open-heart surgery
This study tests a new recovery plan called T-REX to see if it helps patients feel better and get back to moving sooner after open-heart surgery. It is for people having surgery at Thorax Centrum Twente.
Enschede, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT07429370Recruiting
How today's activity affects tomorrow's exercise
This study looks at how being active one day changes how your body responds to exercise the next day. It may help us understand how to plan workouts for best results.
Mequon, WisconsinAges 18–30
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical inactivity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 78 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.