Sit-Stand WorkstationsNCT01846013
Increasing Workplace Physical Activity in Sedentary Office Workers
A study testing Stand, Move and Stand and Move in people with Sit-Stand Workstations, run by University of Minnesota at 3 sites in United States.
Trial summary
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate a randomized controlled trial in sitting office workers to reduce sitting time through the use of motorized and non-motorized sit/stand workstations as well as a walking intervention. Hypotheses: 1. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sit-Stand Workstations
- What is being tested?
- Stand, Move and Stand and Move
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 260 participants
- Where
- 3 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Feb 2013to Mar 2014
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Sedentary adults who use a single computer workstation for the majority of their workday
- Work full time (at least 35 hours per week)
- Must have ability to safely begin a standing and/or walking protocol with no adverse side effects
Who cannot join
- Musculoskeletal or joint problems
- Severe autoimmune conditions
- Varicose veins that may cause pain
- Women who are pregnant
Trial locations and contacts
3 sites in 1 country.
United States3 sites
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454
Fairview Energy Park
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55108
MN Department of Human Services
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55164
About this study
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate a randomized controlled trial in sitting office workers to reduce sitting time through the use of motorized and non-motorized sit/stand workstations as well as a walking intervention.
Hypotheses:
- Compared to the control group, total physical activity will be higher in the standing and walking intervention groups.
- The combined standing and walking group will have higher total physical activity than the other three groups.
- Compared to the control group, the fitness and health outcomes will be improved for the standing and walking groups.
- Conditions
- Sit-Stand Workstations
- Being tested
- Stand, Move, Stand and Move
- Keywords
- Sit-Stand Workstations, Increase Workplace Physical Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
StandBehavioural
Stand at least half of the workday at work.
MoveBehavioural
Increase movement time at work. Move more by making small changes (walking meetings, take stairs, etc).
Stand and MoveBehavioural
Increase standing time to half of workday (4h) and increase movement time at work.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Stand | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Stand |
| Move | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Move |
| Stand and Move | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Stand and Move |
| General Wellness | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Total physical activity
Measured: 6-months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Fasting blood glucose
Measured: 6-months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 May 2013 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2013
- Primary completionMar 2014
- Study completionMar 2014
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sit-Stand WorkstationsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 260 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Minnesota
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Mayo Clinic
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Mark A Pereira, PhD, Principal investigator, University of MinnesotaKatie C Carpenter, PhD, Principal investigator, University of MinnesotaAmanda R Bonikowske, MA, Principal investigator, University of Minnesota
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01846013
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1212M25961
- Other IDs
- UL1TR000114
- Status last verified
- Oct 2019
- First submitted
- 30 Apr 2013
- Last updated
- 1 Nov 2019
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Nov 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Increasing Workplace Physical Activity in Sedentary Office Workers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01846013
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1212M25961
- Conditions
- Sit-Stand Workstations
- Keywords
- Sit-Stand Workstations, Increase Workplace Physical Activity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 260 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of MinnesotaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Mayo Clinic
- Study start
- Feb 2013
- Primary completion
- Mar 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 May 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate a randomized controlled trial in sitting office workers to reduce sitting time through the use of motorized and non-motorized sit/stand workstations as well as a walking intervention.
Hypotheses:
- Compared to the control group, total physical activity will be higher in the standing and walking intervention groups.
- The combined standing and walking group will have higher total physical activity than the other three groups.
- Compared to the control group, the fitness and health outcomes will be improved for the standing and walking groups.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Stand | Experimental | Behavioral: Stand |
| Move | Experimental | Behavioral: Move |
| Stand and Move | Experimental | Behavioral: Stand and Move |
| General Wellness | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Sedentary adults who use a single computer workstation for the majority of their workday
- Work full time (at least 35 hours per week)
- Must have ability to safely begin a standing and/or walking protocol with no adverse side effects
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Musculoskeletal or joint problems
- Severe autoimmune conditions
- Varicose veins that may cause pain
- Women who are pregnant
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| StandStand at least half of the workday at work. | Behavioural | Stand |
| MoveIncrease movement time at work. Move more by making small changes (walking meetings, take stairs, etc). | Behavioural | Move |
| Stand and MoveIncrease standing time to half of workday (4h) and increase movement time at work. | Behavioural | Stand and Move |
Primary outcome
Total physical activity
Time frame: 6-months
1 secondary outcome
Fasting blood glucose
Time frame: 6-months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Nov 2019.
Related trials for Sit-Stand Workstations
Recruiting
Stand & Move at Work II: Effectiveness and Implementation of a Worksite Wellness Program
Sedentary Behavior
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Mark A Pereira, PhD principal investigator
University of Minnesota
Katie C Carpenter, PhD principal investigator
University of Minnesota
Amanda R Bonikowske, MA principal investigator
University of Minnesota
3 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Stand, Move and Stand and Move in people with Sit-Stand Workstations, run by University of Minnesota at 3 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Nov 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Total physical activity (time frame: 6-months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Nov 2019.