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Sedentary Lifestyle clinical trials

All 26 indexed Sedentary Lifestyle trials have closed enrollment.

26 US clinical trials ·

Sedentary Lifestyle is the subject of 26 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, none currently recruiting. 0 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 3 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is University of California, San Diego, running 3 of these trials.

The research picture

Sedentary Lifestyle has 26 registered US clinical trials; none are currently listed as recruiting, so most are completed or in follow-up.

0
recruiting participants now
0%
of trials open to enrollment
0
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
3
top sponsor: University of California, San Diego
Phase 11Phase 22

Active & Recent Trials

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ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 78 participants

Sedentary Behavior Interrupted: A Trial of Acute Effects on Biomarkers of Healthy Aging

University of California, San Diego

NCT03511352

COMPLETED NA 864 participants

A Medical Assistant-Based Program to Promote Healthy Behaviors in Primary Care

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

NCT00273806

COMPLETED NA 212 participants

Lottery Incentives for Moving

Harvard University

NCT01278654

COMPLETED NA 194 participants

Strong Hearts: Rural CVD Prevention

Cornell University

NCT02499731

COMPLETED NA 167 participants

Strong People Strength Training Study

Cornell University

NCT04203563

COMPLETED NA 142 participants

Financial Incentives to Exercise for Adolescents

University of Oklahoma

NCT01848353

COMPLETED Phase 2 126 participants

Fatigue Interventions in Cancer (Exercise Intervention)

University of Utah

NCT03421782

COMPLETED NA 86 participants

Increasing Physical Activity Among Sedentary Older Adults:What, Where, When, and With Whom

Brandeis University

NCT03124537

COMPLETED NA 80 participants

Senior Change Makers Study: Improving Physical Activity Environments

University of California, San Diego

NCT02944838

COMPLETED NA 78 participants

Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training in Older Adults

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT02787655

COMPLETED Phase 2 64 participants

Nitrites, Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Bioenergetics, and Physical Activity in Old Age

Gladwin, Mark, MD

NCT04405180

COMPLETED NA 64 participants

CalFitness Smartphone-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention

University of California, Berkeley

NCT02886871

COMPLETED NA 64 participants

The Moms Online Video Exercise Study

University of California, San Francisco

NCT02805140

COMPLETED 64 participants

Pilot Data Collection for Activity, Adiposity, and Appetite in Adolescents

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

NCT03157063

COMPLETED NA 63 participants

Testing Health Games for Adolescent Physical Activity

University of California, San Diego

NCT01171261

COMPLETED NA 52 participants

Effects of Exercise Training Intensity on Fitness and Insulin Sensitivity in African Americans

East Carolina University

NCT02892331

COMPLETED NA 40 participants

CalFitness Smartphone-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention With Messaging

University of California, Berkeley

NCT03148145

COMPLETED NA 35 participants

Sedentary Behavior and Health Outcomes Study

University of Southern California

NCT03153930

COMPLETED NA 33 participants

A Mobile Intervention to Reduce Pain and Improve Health (MORPH)

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT03377634

COMPLETED NA 31 participants

Mitochondrial Remodeling After Exercise

Oregon State University

NCT04103424

COMPLETED NA 24 participants

Sit Less for Successful Aging

University of Pittsburgh

NCT03537677

COMPLETED Phase 1 23 participants

The Physiologic Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin on Sarcopenic Obesity

Sara Espinoza

NCT03119610

COMPLETED NA 21 participants

Activating Behavior for Lasting Engagement After Stroke

University of Pittsburgh

NCT03305731

COMPLETED NA 20 participants

Relationships Between Exercise and Emotion Regulation on Physical Activity in Frail Older Adults

Northeastern University

NCT03514160

COMPLETED NA 13 participants

Increasing Spontaneous Non-exercise Activity (The Sitting Study)

USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

NCT02809521

COMPLETED NA 8 participants

Aerobic Treadmill Exercise And Metabolism

University of South Carolina

NCT03162991

Phase Distribution

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Reading the Sedentary Lifestyle Trial Landscape

26 indexed Sedentary Lifestyle studies · 0 recruiting (0%).

Phase mix: 0 late (III/IV) vs 3 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: University of California, San Diego (3 trials), 9 others listed. 26 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Sedentary Lifestyle?

PlainTrial tracks 26 US clinical trials for Sedentary Lifestyle, of which 0 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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