Clinical trials
Sedentary Behavior clinical trials
Below are recruiting sedentary behavior clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 73 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05778604Recruiting
Technology-based body and mind program for older adults
This trial tests a technology-based program aimed at improving “body and mind” health in people age 60 and older. It may be helpful if you can safely do some physical activity and are not already getting rehab therapy.
Orlando, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT06585085Recruiting
Physical activity and sitting study for pregnant women
This study tests whether a physical activity program during pregnancy can help reduce sitting time and improve health for expecting mothers. You would be randomly placed in either the exercise program or your usual care, and your activity levels would be tracked.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06821373Recruiting
Chatbot to help teens reduce digital addiction and stress
This trial tests a chatbot designed to help teenagers cut down on internet gaming and social media addiction, reduce sedentary behavior, and improve mental well-being. If you or your teen spend a lot of time online and feel stressed, this study may offer support.
Hong KongAges 10–19 - NCT06454864Recruiting
Exercise and Diet for Breast Cancer Survivors
This study tests whether a 6-month program combining weekly supervised exercise and dietary advice can improve health in breast cancer survivors who have completed initial treatments. It aims to help with weight, heart health, and overall well-being.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - 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 - NCT06896825Recruiting
Staying active with social support and stress relief
This study tests whether a program that combines social support and stress management can help older adults who live alone become more physically active. You'll use a smartphone to track your activity and get support from others.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 60 years+ - NCT06923163Recruiting
How exercise affects your body's metabolism
This study looks at how exercise changes your metabolism in people who are not very active. It may help you understand how physical activity can benefit your health.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–40 - NCT07632911Enrolling by invitation
How Exercise Affects Your Immune System
This study looks at how different types of exercise—aerobic (like running) and resistance (like weightlifting)—change how your immune system works. Researchers will track your immune health over time to understand which exercise style might boost immunity best.
MalatyaAges 18–35 - NCT05843903Recruiting
Teen Mom study to test a new health approach
This study looks at whether a health program is practical and acceptable for pregnant teens who live in specific areas. It may help support healthier routines during pregnancy, with results that could improve future programs for teen moms.
Jackson, MississippiAges 15–19 - NCT06345937Recruiting
Heart health lifestyle program for women with multiple risks
This study tests whether a weekly, 24-week lifestyle program at the University of Toronto can improve heart health in women who have several risk factors like being inactive, having a BMI of 25 or higher, and additional issues like high waist circumference or conditions like high blood pressure or pre-diabetes.
Toronto, OntarioAges 30 years+ - NCT07596069Recruiting
Menopause symptoms and physical activity in women 40 to 70
This study looks at how menopause symptoms change during the transition to menopause and whether physical activity affects them. You would fill out an online questionnaire about your symptoms and activity level.
MadridAges 40–70 - NCT07223112Recruiting
Promoting physical activity during pregnancy study
This study tests different ways to help pregnant women become more active. It uses a Fitbit tracker and a partner to encourage walking or other moderate exercise.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–45 - NCT07441655Recruiting
Family program for healthy habits and preventing diabetes
This study helps Black parents with prediabetes and their children make healthy lifestyle changes together to prevent diabetes. It lasts about 20 months and involves physical activity and nutrition support.
Albany, GeorgiaAges 18 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 - NCT07726732Enrolling by invitation
Healthy habits program for 10-12 year olds
This trial tests a program called B4B Evolution for children in 5th or 6th grade. The program aims to help kids build healthy habits and may benefit their overall health and wellbeing.
Palma, SpainAges 10–13 - NCT03761446Recruiting
Testing how diabetes affects muscle loss after bed rest
This study looks at how pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes may change skeletal muscle loss and recovery in older adults after a period of bed rest. It may help researchers understand why recovery can be slower and how to better protect muscle in people as they age.
Orlando, FloridaAges 60–80 - NCT05344001Recruiting
Study links past sports injuries and low activity to later health
This study looks at how an earlier sports injury and time spent being inactive may relate to later health problems. It mainly needs specific age groups and either current/former collegiate athletes or non-athlete comparison participants.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–64 - NCT05485675Recruiting
Worksite wellness program to stand and move more
This study tests a workplace program designed to help employees sit less and move more by using stand-and-move practices at work. It may help reduce long periods of sitting, and it also studies how to set the program up successfully at worksites.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05563805Recruiting
Virtual reality adventure training for movement and fitness
This study uses a virtual reality “adventure” game that gets you moving to train exercise skills and coordination. It’s designed for U.S. military veterans who can walk on their own and don’t have certain vision, balance, or medical limits.
Arlington, TexasAges 18–45 - NCT05585190Recruiting
Sit-stand desk study for people at diabetes risk
This trial tests whether using a sit-stand desk at work helps people who are overweight and at risk for diabetes. Participants may be asked to change how much they sit during the workday to improve health markers.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–79 - NCT05818384Recruiting
Health program for Choctaw youth to improve daily habits
This is a community health program for Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma youth that tries to improve habits related to food, movement, and screen time. It may help you build healthier routines for everyday life.
Durant, OklahomaAges 12–19 - 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+ - NCT06362824Recruiting
Physical activity study for older Hispanic adults
This study tests ways to help older Hispanic/Latino(a) adults become more physically active. You will be randomly assigned to one of two programs, and the study lasts up to 20 weeks. It includes wearing a small activity tracker and filling out questionnaires.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 55–89 - NCT06377254Recruiting
How activity or inactivity changes your body
This study looks at how changing your physical activity level (either becoming more or less active) affects your whole body over 6 months. It is for people aged 50–65 who are overweight and either quite sedentary or fairly active, and who are willing to change their routine.
Nottingham, NottsAges 50–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sedentary behavior?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 73 recruiting sedentary behavior 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 sedentary behavior 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 sedentary behavior 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.