Clinical trials
Sedentary clinical trials
Below are recruiting sedentary clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 107 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07710508Enrolling by invitation
Incontinence in athletes vs. non-athletes
This study looks at how often people have bladder control problems. It compares people who do high-impact sports, people who exercise moderately, and people who don't exercise much. The goal is to see if sport type affects incontinence.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–35 - NCT05432856Recruiting
Track metabolic health habits during breast cancer treatment
This study follows how “metabolic health” patterns (like eating timing and daily activity) change over time during breast cancer care. It may help researchers learn which habit patterns are linked to better outcomes and comfort during chemotherapy.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT04294381Recruiting
Behavior goal coaching after heart problems or risk
This study tests whether helping you set and follow your own behavioral health goals (like habits and coping) can improve outcomes after heart-related events or when you have heart symptoms or risk factors. You may be asked to choose goals that matter to you and work on staying on track.
JerusalemAges 18–90 - NCT04716322Recruiting
Adapted activity program for chronic health conditions in adults
This study tests a 16-week, tailored physical activity program at Mon Stade for adults with certain long-term health problems. It may help improve health and wellbeing through supervised exercise sessions held twice per week.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05041491RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Breaking up sitting time to improve blood sugar
This study tests whether changing how often you sit (adding movement breaks) can improve blood sugar control in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. It compares two activity patterns and uses monitoring and brief hospital-style visits with controlled food.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–64 - 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 - NCT05641662Recruiting
Video games that get you moving for heart failure inactivity
This study tests whether playing “exergames” (motion-based video games) can help people with heart failure who are mostly inactive spend less time sitting. It checks whether the games are safe and practical and whether they can improve activity over time.
PortoAges 18 years+ - NCT05680766Recruiting
Exercise training to improve IBS symptoms in inactive people
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program can improve symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who currently live a mostly sedentary, inactive lifestyle. It focuses on safety and feasibility (whether the program can be done and what symptom changes may occur).
JetteAges 18–60 - 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+ - NCT05935241Recruiting
Program mPATH for sleep and activity in older adults
This trial tests a program (mPATH) to help older adults with sleep trouble by improving activity and exercise habits. It may be helpful if you have low income and want support building moderate exercise safely.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 65 years+ - NCT06124248Recruiting
RISE program to help stroke survivors sit less and move more
This study tests if a program called RISE can help people who have had a stroke reduce the amount of time they spend sitting. The goal is to see if it helps improve recovery and daily life after returning home from the hospital.
's-Hertogenbosch, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06258941RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Classroom exercise breaks and children's thinking skills
This study tests whether short exercise breaks in the classroom can improve how children think and stay fit. Children will do simple physical activities during the school day, and researchers will measure changes in attention, memory, and physical fitness.
Royal Center, IndianaAges 8–12 - 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 - NCT06423014Recruiting
Smartphone program for boosting physical activity
This trial tests a smartphone-based program to help inactive adults become more physically active. It uses your phone's features and simple activity trackers to encourage daily movement and better health.
TaipeiAges 18–70 - NCT06427603Recruiting
Sit less and move more for older adults
This study tests a program to help older adults who sit a lot and are overweight to sit less and move more, using a smartphone app to track activity.
Ho Man TinAges 65 years+ - NCT06486961Recruiting
Walking with music for weight health
This study tests whether listening to music while walking helps people with obesity get more exercise and improve their health. You'll walk with music for a set time, and the researchers will see how it affects your body and motivation.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18–70 - NCT06604650Recruiting
Park-based health program for older adults in Miami
This study looks at how community park programs can help older adults stay healthy. It will use information already collected from people who are already part of the Miami-Dade Active Older Adults study.
Miami, FloridaAges 50–95 - NCT06667661Recruiting
Mobile app to help preschoolers move, sleep, and use screens better
This study tests if a mobile app can help parents improve their preschooler's physical activity, sleep, and screen time habits. If your child meets zero or only one of these guidelines, the app might help.
Kansas City, KansasAges 3–4
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sedentary?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 107 recruiting sedentary 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 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 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.