Sit-Stand Workstations
Conditions
Keywords
Sit-Stand Workstations, Increase Workplace Physical Activity
Brief summary
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate a randomized controlled trial in sitting office workers to reduce sitting time through the use of motorized and non-motorized sit/stand workstations as well as a walking intervention. Hypotheses: 1. Compared to the control group, total physical activity will be higher in the standing and walking intervention groups. 2. The combined standing and walking group will have higher total physical activity than the other three groups. 3. Compared to the control group, the fitness and health outcomes will be improved for the standing and walking groups.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALStand
Stand at least half of the workday at work.
BEHAVIORALMove
Increase movement time at work. Move more by making small changes (walking meetings, take stairs, etc).
BEHAVIORALStand and Move
Increase standing time to half of workday (4h) and increase movement time at work.
Sponsors
Mayo Clinic
University of Minnesota
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Sedentary adults who use a single computer workstation for the majority of their workday * Work full time (at least 35 hours per week) * Must have ability to safely begin a standing and/or walking protocol with no adverse side effects
Exclusion criteria
* Musculoskeletal or joint problems * Severe autoimmune conditions * Varicose veins that may cause pain * Women who are pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total physical activity | 6-months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fasting blood glucose | 6-months |
Other
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total cholesterol | 6-months |
| Body composition | 6-months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed