Clinical trials: Workplace
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Effect of Massage on Hamstring Muscle Soreness
Delayed onset muscular soreness peaks in 24-48 hours after unaccustomed strenuous physical exercise. Therapists often provide manual massage with the hands to acutely relief the soreness.
- Trial name
- IRMA (NCT01478464)
- Testing
- Massage
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Metabolic Syndrome
Randomized Control Trial for Overweight Employees in Worksites
Impact of lifestyle intervention in at-risk Asian Indians at worksite remains largely unexplored. The aim of this study was to assess impact of the multi-component interventions on body weight, body fat patterning and…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Metabolic Syndrome, Lifestyle Risk Reduction
- Trial name
- NCT03249610
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Diabetes Foundation, India
Sedentary Lifestyle
Prompting Activity in a Workplace Setting
This dual-arm randomised study aims to test a multi-component intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in a cohort of desk-based office workers.
- Trial name
- PAWS (NCT02785640)
- Testing
- Hourly prompts to stand delivered by Microsoft Outlook
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Caledonian University
Physical Activity
Pedal@Work: A Worksite Wellness Program
The primary aim of this pilot study is to test the efficacy of a worksite intervention for reducing daily sedentary time and improving risk factors for cardiometabolic disease (e.g., measures of adiposity, anthropometrics…
- Trial name
- Pedal@Work (NCT01371084)
- Testing
- Pedal@Work Worksite Wellness, Pedal@Work
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Stress
Exploring the Effects of Lactobacillus Paracasei PS23 on Workplace-related Stress Symptoms Among Office Workers
A total of 120 subjects are expected to be recruited over a 3-year period starting after IRB approval, divided into two groups of 60 subjects, receiving PS23 or placebo, and completing a 6-week trial period.
- Trial name
- NCT05826704
- Testing
- Probiotics
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mackay Memorial Hospital
Exercise Therapy
Worksite Exercise Intervention Effects on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Physical Activity Levels Among Healthy Employees
Objective: To investigate the effects of a one-year worksite individual exercise intervention on lifestyle-related modifiable health risks, physical capacity and work performance.
- Trial name
- NCT02260232
- Testing
- exercise training
- Volunteers
- 295 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Health Physics, Healthcare Professionals, Toolbox Trainings
The Effect of Toolbox Training on Radiation Protection Practices of Health Professionals in Radioactive Workplaces
This study will be conducted in a randomized controlled, pre-test, post-test and experimental group design to determine the effects of on-the-job training on radiation workers (radiation safety, protective clothing, awareness).
- Trial name
- NCT06530121
- Testing
- Toolbox trainings
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Nurses' Work Environment, Committed Centers With Excellence in Care (CCEC®) Program
Impact of Good Practice Guidelines on Evidence-based Practice and Nurses' Work Environment
Evidence-based practice (EBP) has improved patient health outcomes. The work environment of nurses is a key element to improving the quality of care and to facilitate EBP, while also improving health outcomes.
- Conditions
- Nurses' Work Environment, Committed Centers With Excellence in Care (CCEC®) Program, Nurses' Evidence-based-practice Attitudes, Nurse Physician Relations
- Trial name
- NCT04199065
- Testing
- Good Practice Guidelines implementation
- Where
- 17 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases
The Role of a Motion Sensor With Accompanying Web Application on Step Counts, Energy Balance, and Metabolic Markers in Nurses
The purpose of this prospective randomized controlled trial is to explore the role of a motion sensor with accompany web application on step counts, energy balance, and metabolic markers in nurses.
- Trial name
- WALK (NCT04524572)
- Testing
- Motion sensor
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Occupational Health, Sick Leave
Effects of Regulatory Tools on Work Environment and Employee Health
This study evaluates the effects of the Labour Inspection Authority's regulatory tools on workplace exposures to prevent employee ill health.
- Conditions
- Occupational Health, Sick Leave, Occupational Exposure
- Trial name
- NCT03855163
- Testing
- Inspection visits, Guidance workshops, Online risk assessment tool
- Where
- 130 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 2,555 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Occupational Health, Norway
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Prevention and Control in the Workplace: A Pilot Study
This worksite program for Onondaga County employees is a pilot research study aimed at decreasing the risk of developing diabetes (or improving metabolic control for adults with diabetes).
- Trial name
- NCT00739336
- Testing
- Diabetes Prevention and Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Employee Well-being, Work-related Outcomes
Effectiveness of a Multi-Modal Workplace Rest Cabin on Worker Well-Being
This study examines whether access to a rest cabin in the workplace supports employee well-being. Employees of a Canadian insurance company are randomly assigned to one of two groups: immediate access to the rest cabin or a…
- Trial name
- RECHARJME-RCT (NCT07322354)
- Testing
- Recharjme Multi-Modal Rest Cabin
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Evidence of Improved Health Status
ACTIVATE: Standard Worksite Health Program vs. Activated Consumer
A 3-year, randomized, controlled trial comparing a traditional worksite health promotion program and an activated consumer program on health practices, health status and patient activation measures.
- Trial name
- ACTIVATE (NCT00815412)
- Testing
- Counseling in use of health care, Counseling in diet, exercise, Control
- Volunteers
- 631 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Physical Activity in the Workplace
Short-term Behavior Change With Pedal Desk Installation
The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate participant use of a dedicated office pedal desk with and without behavioral support.
- Trial name
- PD-ST (NCT02109432)
- Testing
- Self-Directed Pedal Desk, Facilitated Pedal Desk, Facilitated Pedal Desk with Pedometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Acute Effect of Topical Menthol on Neck Pain
Topical menthol gels are classified 'topical analgesics' and are used to relieve aching and tenderness of muscles and joints. However, double-blind randomized controlled trials are lacking.
- Trial name
- IRMA04 (NCT01542827)
- Testing
- Biofreeze
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark
Occupational Health, Employee Performance
The Effect of a Structured Workplace Exercise Program on 360-Degree Performance Evaluation, Job Motivation, Productivity, and Quality of Work Life
This quasi-experimental, single-group pre-test/post-test study is designed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week structured workplace exercise program on four human capital indicators among employees of a medical garment…
- Conditions
- Occupational Health, Employee Performance, Job Satisfaction, Quality of Work Life
- Trial name
- PADRA-EXER (NCT07825623)
- Testing
- Structured Workplace Exercise Program
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj
Risk Reduction Behavior
What is in Fact the Contribution of Reducing Time Spent in Sedentary Behaviors on Daily Energy Expenditure? A Doubly Labeled Water Study
The main purposes of this randomized cross-over trial are to test if a 3h/day reduction of time spent in sedentary behaviour (SB) through breaking up hourly and shifting it for standing and walking behaviours would substantially…
- Trial name
- NCT02007681
- Testing
- Reduction of sedentary time by breaking it with low intensity physical activity
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Lisbon
Neck Pain, Headache
Prevention and Intervention of Neck Pain in Swiss Office-Workers
This study is the first that investigates the impact of a multi-component intervention combining current evidence of effective interventions with an adherence app to assess the potential benefits on productivity, neck pain, and…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Headache, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Adherence, Patient
- Trial name
- NEXpro (NCT04169646)
- Testing
- Multi-component intervention, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Behavior Change Interventions, Work Environment Adverse Effects
From Yearly Checks to Daily Progress: Evaluating Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) in Systematic Work Environment Management (SAM) Within the Municipal Sector
The goal of this project is to evaluate a practical method for improving systematic work environment management (SAM) by focusing on health-promoting factors rather than identifying risk-factors, and deficiencies.
- Conditions
- Behavior Change Interventions, Work Environment Adverse Effects, Health Factors, Goal Attainment Scaling
- Trial name
- GAS for SAM (NCT06893471)
- Testing
- GAS for SAM
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Hypertension
The Workplace-Based Hypertension Management Program
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a workplace-based, multicomponent hypertension management program for newly diagnosed patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07265193
- Testing
- Workplace-based Multicomponent Hypertension Management Program, Routine workplace health education and management according to current guidelines.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 512 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangxi Medical University