Mobility on the Way to Work and Health-related OutcomesDiNaMo-activeNCT06493006
Promoting Sustainable and Active Mobility Among Employees and Students
An observational study of Mobility on the Way to Work and Health-related Outcomes, run by Hannover Medical School at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
The aim of the study is to assess health data (heart rate variability, blood pressure, blood glucose, particulate matter pollution) and travel characteristics (length, duration and type of commute) on the way to and from work from members of the universities in Hannover (Germany). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Mobility on the Way to Work and Health-related Outcomes
- How many people
- 367 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2024to 30 Apr 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 to 75 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Employees and Students of Hannover Medical School, Leibniz University Hannover, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover, and the Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology (all Lower Saxony, Germany)
Who may be able to join
- living within 50km around the workplace
Who cannot join
- current participation in another interventional study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Impact of Physically Active Versus Passive Way to Work on Physical and Mental Aspects of Health in Members at Hannover Universities: an Observational Study
The aim of the study is to assess health data (heart rate variability, blood pressure, blood glucose, particulate matter pollution) and travel characteristics (length, duration and type of commute) on the way to and from work from members of the universities in Hannover (Germany).
Read the detailed description
Active mobility, (i.e. moving around using the own physical strength) has positive sustainability effects. The physically active way to and from college is a great untapped resources for health promotion. The aim of this sub-project is to examine the way to university in order to assess its effect on individual health depending on the means of transport.
In order to determine the status quo and changes in mobility behavior the investigators will use movement trajectories using smartphone apps or inexpensive trackers in a larger cohort, as well as more specified health measures including overweight status, blood pressure, blood glucose concentration, lack of exercise, particulate matter and risk of accidents in a smaller sub-cohort.
By linking this data with the personal characteristics surveyed in other sub-projects, an evaluation of the individual health status and the expected health benefits depending on the route to work can be created. This represents the database for identifying certain groups of people or status groups who could particularly benefit from targeted promotion of an active commute.
- Keywords
- commuting to work, active mobility, heart rate variability, sustainable universities
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term group | University members who use mainly one transport mode to get to the work place | |
| Short-term group | University members who alternate their transport habits between physically active and passive commuting |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Heart rate variability (HRV)
HRV measured by a wearable activity tracker
Measured: 24 hours on two separate days for the short-term subgroup, and 7 consecutive days for the long-term subgroup
Secondary outcomes (6)
Blood glucose concentration
Intraindividual difference in blood glucose concentration between active and passive commuting as assessed with continuous blood glucose monitoring (Freestyle Libre 3)
Measured: 24 hours on two separate days for the short-term subgroup
Work-Ability-Index
Interindividual difference between work ability as assessed with the Work-Ability-Index-Questionnaire.
By adding up the points obtained from the questionnaire, scores can range from 7 to 49 points. The lower the score, the greater the discrepancy between the job demands placed on the respondent and their individual ability to cope with them.
Measured: Once at baseline for both study subgroups
24 hour blood pressure
Intraindividual difference in 24 hour arterial blood pressure between active and passive commuting as assessed with 24 hour systolic and diastolic blood pressure monitoring (Boso TM-2450)
Measured: 24 hours on two separate days for the short-term subgroup
Daily moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) duration
Interindividual difference in MVPA as assessed with a wearable activity tracker (Garmin Smartwatch Forerunner 55)
Measured: 7 consecutive days for the long-term subgroup
Health-related quality of life
Interindividual difference between health-related quality of life as assessed with the Short Form 36 questionnaire. The possible score ranges from 0 to 100 points, with 0 points representing the greatest health impairment, while 100 points indicate no health impairment.
Measured: Once at baseline for both study subgroups
Particulate matter
Intraindividual difference in particulate matter concentration between active and passive commuting as assessed with a particulate matter measuring module
Measured: 24 hours on two separate days for the short-term subgroup
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jul 2024
- Study start1 Aug 2024
- Primary completion30 Mar 2026
- Study completion30 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Mobility on the Way to Work and Health-related OutcomesStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 367 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hannover Medical School
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hochschule Hannover, Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Uwe Tegtbur, Prof. Dr., Study director, Hannover Medical School, Clinic of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06493006
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 01UV2301B
- Acronym
- DiNaMo-active
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 26 Jun 2024
- Last updated
- 17 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Beyer M, Boyen J, Wussow-Hampel S, Stein L, Schmidt LS, Tegtbur U, Haufe S. Role of commuting characteristics on physical and mental health among members at university institutions (DiNaMo-active): a protocol for an observational study. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2025 Jun 19;11(2):e002665. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002665. eCollection 2025.
PubMed 40546747
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Physically Active Versus Passive Way to Work on Physical and Mental Aspects of Health in Members at Hannover Universities: an Observational Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06493006
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DiNaMo-active / 01UV2301B
- Keywords
- commuting to work, active mobility, heart rate variability, sustainable universities
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 367 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hannover Medical SchoolUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hochschule Hannover, Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Jul 2024 (actual)
- 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.
The aim of the study is to assess health data (heart rate variability, blood pressure, blood glucose, particulate matter pollution) and travel characteristics (length, duration and type of commute) on the way to and from work from members of the universities in Hannover (Germany).
Detailed description
Active mobility, (i.e. moving around using the own physical strength) has positive sustainability effects. The physically active way to and from college is a great untapped resources for health promotion. The aim of this sub-project is to examine the way to university in order to assess its effect on individual health depending on the means of transport.
In order to determine the status quo and changes in mobility behavior the investigators will use movement trajectories using smartphone apps or inexpensive trackers in a larger cohort, as well as more specified health measures including overweight status, blood pressure, blood glucose concentration, lack of exercise, particulate matter and risk of accidents in a smaller sub-cohort.
By linking this data with the personal characteristics surveyed in other sub-projects, an evaluation of the individual health status and the expected health benefits depending on the route to work can be created. This represents the database for identifying certain groups of people or status groups who could particularly benefit from targeted promotion of an active commute.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term group | – | –University members who use mainly one transport mode to get to the work place |
| Short-term group | – | –University members who alternate their transport habits between physically active and passive commuting |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Employees and Students of Hannover Medical School, Leibniz University Hannover, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover, and the Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology (all Lower Saxony, Germany)
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- living within 50km around the workplace
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- current participation in another interventional study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Heart rate variability (HRV)
Time frame: 24 hours on two separate days for the short-term subgroup, and 7 consecutive days for the long-term subgroup
HRV measured by a wearable activity tracker
6 secondary outcomes
Blood glucose concentration
Time frame: 24 hours on two separate days for the short-term subgroup
Work-Ability-Index
Time frame: Once at baseline for both study subgroups
24 hour blood pressure
Time frame: 24 hours on two separate days for the short-term subgroup
Daily moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) duration
Time frame: 7 consecutive days for the long-term subgroup
Health-related quality of life
Time frame: Once at baseline for both study subgroups
Particulate matter
Time frame: 24 hours on two separate days for the short-term subgroup
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 17 Aug 2026.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40546747Beyer M, Boyen J, Wussow-Hampel S, Stein L, Schmidt LS, Tegtbur U, Haufe S. Role of commuting characteristics on physical and mental health among members at university institutions (DiNaMo-active): a protocol for an observational study. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2025 Jun 19;11(2):e002665. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002665. eCollection 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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.
Uwe Tegtbur, Prof. Dr. study director
Hannover Medical School, Clinic of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Mobility on the Way to Work and Health-related Outcomes, run by Hannover Medical School at 1 site in Germany.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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 17 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Germany. 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?
Heart rate variability (HRV) (time frame: 24 hours on two separate days for the short-term subgroup, and 7 consecutive days for the long-term subgroup). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06493006, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 17 Aug 2026.