Promoting Sustainable and Active Mobility Among Employees and Students (NCT06493006) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Promoting Sustainable and Active Mobility Among Employees and Students
Germany500 participantsStarted 2024-08-01
Plain-language 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).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* living within 50km around the workplace
Exclusion Criteria:
* current participation in another interventional study
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 is focused on active commuting — like cycling or walking to work or school — and measuring heart rate variability as a sign of cardiovascular health; given my current health status, would changing how I commute actually be safe and appropriate for me?
2The trial is measuring heart rate variability as its main outcome — can you help me understand what my current HRV looks like, and whether improving it through active mobility would be a meaningful goal for someone in my situation?
3Since this study isn't testing a drug or medical procedure but rather a lifestyle change in how people travel to work or school, how does that affect the risk profile compared to a typical clinical trial, and are there any reasons my health condition might make increased physical activity during commuting risky for me?
4This trial is currently recruiting and is listed as Phase NA, meaning it's more of a behavioral or observational study — would participating interfere with any current treatments or health monitoring I'm already doing?
5Are there standard recommendations or existing programs for increasing physical activity that my care team would suggest I try first, before considering enrolling in a formal research study like this one?
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
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Heart rate variability (HRV)
Timeframe: 24 hours on two separate days for the short-term subgroup, and 7 consecutive days for the long-term subgroup