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Physical Inactivity

Part of Sedentary Lifestyle

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Clinical Trial Landscape

Clinical Trials for Physical Inactivity

21 trials tracked for Physical Inactivity.

21Trials tracked
0Phase 3 & 4
0Recruiting
0With published results
Phase distribution
Phase 1 1 Other / NA 20
  1. Phase 1 Virtual Reality Exercise in a Community Highschool for Children With Disabilities Completed
  2. N/A PE Audit and Feedback Pilot Study Completed
  3. N/A MAP to Health Pilot Study: A Physical Activity Intervention for Midlife Adults Completed
  4. N/A The Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise Training on ANS and Endothelial Function in Compensated Cirrhosis Completed
  5. N/A Study of Clinic-delivered Physical Activity Referrals to Cancer Survivors Completed
  6. N/A GameSquad for Adults With Down Syndrome Completed
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  1. N/A Online Family Dyadic Skills Training for Black Adults in Behavioral Weight Loss Program Completed
  2. N/A Intergenerational Behavioral Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity in Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease Completed
  3. N/A Free Time For Wellness Pilot Effectiveness Trial Completed
  4. N/A The JustWalk JITAI Study: A System Identification Experiment to Understand Just-in-Time States of Physical Activity Completed
  5. N/A OA Clinic-Community CARE Model Completed
  6. N/A The Clinical Referral to Activity Study Completed
  7. N/A Self-Care for Dementia Caregivers Completed
  8. N/A Decreasing Alzheimer's Risk Through oNline Choreographed Exercise - Down Syndrome Completed
  9. N/A Behavioral Change Communication for Physical Activity Among Females With Type2 Diabetes Mellitus Completed
  10. N/A Tele-video to Improve Daily Activity Completed
  11. N/A eMOTION Formative Study Completed
  12. N/A Translational Control of Anabolic Resistance in Aging Muscle Completed
  13. N/A Pilot Testing an Innovative Physical Activity Intervention for Parents Attending Their Children's Sport Practices Completed
  14. N/A A 12-week Field Trial of the Move Physical Activity Support Program Completed
  15. N/A "GameDay Ready": Evaluating a Behavioral Weight Management Program for Black Men Living in the Rural South Completed

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Cumulative gamification delivery increases daily step count by 2,326 steps in young adults
Primary Care & Family Medicine RCT
Cumulative gamification delivery increases daily step count by 2,326 steps in young adults Cumulative gamification helps young adults walk more every day
This randomized controlled trial of 246 healthy university students found that cumulative delivery of gamified elements resulted in the larg…
A new way of using game-like features can significantly boost daily step counts for people struggling with physical inactivity.
Jul 27, 2026
Gamified mobile health intervention increases physical activity in college students over 8 weeks
Primary Care & Family Medicine RCT
Gamified mobile health intervention increases physical activity in college students over 8 weeks Gamified fitness app boosts physical activity in college students over 8 weeks
An 8-week randomized controlled trial in 160 college students found that a team-based gamified mobile health intervention significantly incr…
A gamified fitness app helped college students take 2,100 more daily steps and do 28 extra minutes of activity each day after just 8 weeks.
Apr 13, 2026
Mental Contrasting Intervention Improves Workplace Physical Activity but Not Snacking in Small RCT
Primary Care & Family Medicine RCT
Mental Contrasting Intervention Improves Workplace Physical Activity but Not Snacking in Small RCT Workplace mental exercise helped employees move more but not snack less in small study
A 2-week RCT in 73 employees found a mental contrasting with implementation intentions intervention improved accelerometer-assessed physical…
A mental exercise helped workers move more at work, but it did not stop them from snacking on unhealthy foods during the day.
Apr 13, 2026
Activity trackers and apps may boost short-term step counts in older adults, but benefits fade
Primary Care & Family Medicine Meta-analysis
Activity trackers and apps may boost short-term step counts in older adults, but benefits fade Activity trackers and apps may boost older adults' steps short-term, but benefits fade
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 3005 community-dwelling adults aged ≥60 years found that interventions using activity trackers and …
Activity trackers and apps may boost older adults' steps short-term, but the extra walking benefits fade quickly without lasting change.
Apr 2, 2026

Questions about Physical Inactivity

How does gamified delivery affect daily step counts for those with Physical Inactivity?

Cumulative gamification delivery significantly increases daily step counts in young adults compared to other methods.

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Can mental contrasting techniques improve physical activity levels in the workplace?

Mental contrasting techniques combined with implementation intentions have been shown to increase physical activity levels among employees in a workplace setting.

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Can gamification help young adults increase their step counts to fight Physical Inactivity?

Gamification techniques like points and leaderboards can significantly increase daily step counts in young adults to combat physical inactivity.

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