CompletedNot Applicable

Stand Up for Your Health: The Up Project

Chile60 participantsStarted 2023-03-20

Plain-language summary

In today's modern workplace, desk-based work is prevalent, leading to prolonged periods of sitting and limited physical activity among workers. This sedentary behavior can have detrimental effects on the physical and mental health of employees. Besides, this behavior contributes to the rising incidence of metabolic and general health problems in workers, even independently of their physical activity levels, leading to reduced productivity for the company and an increased economic burden on public health. The Up Project is a Quasi-experimental controlled trial designed to assess the efficacy of two interventions to reduce sedentary behavior in the workplace. The study involves three groups: a) a control group, b) a group with booster breaks (led by professionals), and c) a group with unled computer prompts. The primary outcomes being measured are cardiometabolic risk and stress perception, while secondary outcomes include physical activity, sedentary behavior, and occupational pain. This study is expected to contribute to the research gap in this area by providing valuable insights into the efficacy of interventions aimed at reducing sedentary behavior and its impact on health in the workplace.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Office workers who are physically and mentally healthy and work for 44 hours a week. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with physical limitations for physical exercise or undergoing weight loss treatment, pregnant women, or pacemaker users will be excluded. * Participants who have another full-time job or part-time work in another job will also be excluded. * Data from participants with a participation frequency of less than 70% in the physical activity sessions will not be considered.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Cardiometabolic Risk

Timeframe: up to six months

Stress Perception

Timeframe: up to six months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05844267

SponsorPontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-30

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