TerminatedNot Applicable

Exercise-snacks at Work: Impact on Cardiometabolic Parameters

Stopped: Post hoc power analysis results on the primary hypothesis during the preliminary analyses

France23 participantsStarted 2023-05-16

Plain-language summary

The main objective is to measure the effects of intense brief exercise program in the workplace of administrative staff on the cardio-metabolic health

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * administrative staff, * age between 30 and 60, * body mass index ≥25kg/m², * sedentary time ≥7h/day, * minimum 3 working days on site, * no known cardiovascular or metabolic pathology, social security affiliation or benefit, * ability and willingness to give free, written and informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant or breast-feeding women, * anti-hypertensive treatment, beta-blockers and anti-diabetics, * known contraindications to physical activity (articular, cardiac or other), * exercise-induced asthma, * lack of motivation of subjects posing problems of compliance and adherence to the exercise program, * participation in a study in the preceding 3 months, ongoing participation in a clinical trial.

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.

1This trial was terminated before it finished — do you know why it ended early, and does that affect whether the exercise-snack approach it was studying is still considered safe or worth trying for someone in my situation?
2Since this study was focused on breaking up sitting time at work with short bursts of activity, is that kind of 'exercise snacking' during the workday something you'd recommend I try on my own, or is there a structured program you'd suggest instead?
3The trial was measuring changes in aerobic fitness in people with overweight or obesity who sit a lot at work — based on what was published or shared from this study before it ended, is there anything useful we know about how effective those short activity breaks actually were?
4Given that this trial is no longer recruiting and has been terminated, are there other active studies or workplace wellness programs you're aware of that are looking at similar approaches to reducing sedentary time that might be worth discussing?
5Since the trial wasn't assigned a specific phase, meaning it wasn't testing a new drug but rather a behavioral intervention, what's the current evidence my doctor would use to guide how much and what kind of movement I should aim for during a mostly desk-based workday?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Changes in aerobic fitness

Timeframe: at inclusion, at the end of the 4-weeks program and 1 month following the end of the program

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05942144

SponsorUniversity of Avignon

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-30

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Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.