Clinical trials
Sedentary clinical trials
Below are recruiting sedentary clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 101 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06667817Recruiting
Helping underactive adults get moving with a phone app
This study tests if a smartphone app can help people who are not very active start and stick with an exercise program. It’s designed for adults ages 40–70 who want to become more independent in their exercise routine.
Emporia, KansasAges 40–70 - NCT07382804Enrolling by invitation
Mobile program using activity trackers to boost mood
This study tests a mobile app that pairs daily tasks and check-ins with a wearable sensor to help increase activity and improve mood. It is designed for adults who are comfortable using a smartphone and willing to wear a lightweight sensor during waking hours.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07363993Recruiting
Heart flow and pumping in athletes vs. non-athletes
This study uses 3D ultrasound to see how the heart moves blood in people who exercise a lot versus those who do not. It could help understand how regular endurance training changes heart function.
AvignonAges 18–45 - 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+ - NCT06869486Recruiting
How insomnia affects DNA, heart health, and lifestyle
This study looks at how insomnia affects your DNA, heart health, metabolism, and daily habits. It includes different groups of people—healthy adults, athletes, older adults, university students, and people with metabolic syndrome—to compare the impact of sleep problems.
Ensenada, Estado de Baja CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT07309484Enrolling by invitation
Lifestyle and health study
This study is investigating how everyday habits and lifestyle choices are linked to staying healthy. You will fill out an online questionnaire about your lifestyle.
ZadarAges 18 years+ - NCT07296991Recruiting
Virtual reality exercise study for sedentary adults
This study tests if watching a virtual reality (VR) exercise video can give some of the same health benefits as real exercise. It might help people who are not active now and have slightly high blood sugar or blood pressure.
Detroit, MichiganAges 25–40 - 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 - NCT07260747Recruiting
Virtual reality for foot health in sedentary students
This trial tests if virtual reality exercises can improve foot function, pressure, and balance in sedentary university students aged 18–25. It may help you understand how simple VR activities can benefit your feet and stability.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07223112Recruiting
Physical activity support for healthy pregnancy
This study tests ways to help pregnant people become more active. It uses a fitness tracker and coaching messages to see if these tools help improve health during pregnancy.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–45 - NCT07206212Recruiting
Lifestyle program for heart health in OCD
This study tests whether a lifestyle program—focused on increasing physical activity—can help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people with OCD. If you have OCD and are not very active, this program might offer extra health benefits.
Huddinge, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06935786Recruiting
Sedentary lifestyle and health risks in kidney disease
This study looks at how a sedentary (mostly sitting or lying down) lifestyle affects people with advanced chronic kidney disease. It aims to see if being less active is linked to higher risks of death or major health problems.
PoriAges 40 years+ - NCT07171255Recruiting
App-based exercise program for rural adults
This trial tests if a smartphone app can help adults aged 40-85 who are not very active, live in rural parts of Kansas or Nebraska, and are at risk for health problems. The goal is to see if using the app helps them exercise more and stick with it.
Emporia, KansasAges 40–85 - NCT07138911Recruiting
Home exercise app for fear of movement after heart attack
This trial tests whether a home exercise program guided by a digital app can help reduce fear of movement and improve daily function in people who had a heart attack 3 months ago. It aims to support recovery and activity levels.
Islamabad, FederalAges 30–55 - NCT07131384Recruiting
Nitrate supplement and metformin for prediabetes
This trial tests whether adding a nitrate supplement to metformin helps people with prediabetes. It looks at how the two treatments interact, especially when you start exercising. The study might help you if you have prediabetes, are between 18 and 60 years old, and don't exercise much.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–60 - NCT06966414Recruiting
Timing of bodyweight exercise on behavior
This trial tests how doing bodyweight exercises at different times of the day affects your behavior. If you're generally inactive but healthy, it might help find the best time to exercise for you.
TaipeiAges 20–50 - 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 - NCT06937164Recruiting
Blood pressure and isometric exercise in inactive adults
This study tests how isometric (holding still) exercises affect blood pressure in people who don't exercise much. It might help find safe ways to lower blood pressure without medication.
Canterbury, KentAges 18–55 - NCT07069179Recruiting
Choose to Move replacement study for older adults
This study tests a program called Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) designed for older adults. It looks at how well activity coaches and healthcare referral partners can help people get active.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07030751Enrolling by invitation
Stress prevention program for Lyon medical students
This study tests a program to help medical students handle stress and stay healthy. If you are a 4th- or 5th-year med student or a health PhD student in Lyon, you may be able to join.
LyonAges 18–80 - NCT07007234Recruiting
Sedentary behavior and depression study
This study looks at how sitting or being inactive (sedentary behavior) affects depressive symptoms. If you have mild to severe depression, you may be able to join and help find out if moving more can improve your mood.
São Paulo, SOAges 18 years+ - NCT06981247Recruiting
Heart disease prevention for office workers
This study tests ways to help city bank employees in Karachi lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. It focuses on people who sit a lot at work and want to prevent heart problems.
Karachi, SindhAges 20–65 - NCT06943014Enrolling by invitation
Wearable device study for activity after stroke
This study uses a small device worn on your arm to measure how much you move and sit during daily life. It aims to help understand physical activity patterns in people recovering from a stroke with some walking difficulty.
BrusselsAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sedentary?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 101 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.