Chronic Disease, Reduction, Weight
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of a DeskCycle intervention in reducing sedentary behavior by increasing the time spent participating in light to moderate physical activity in a randomly selected group of desk job employees at Kent State University main campus. The study also assessed the feasibility of using the DeskCycle in the working environment, as well as the effect on weight and mood. The primary outcome of interest was the 'mean minutes of light to moderate physical activity'. Secondary outcomes include weight, mood score, and feasibility of using the DeskCycle. The study was a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a cross-over design where differences between the intervention and control group were evaluated over an eight-week period, after which there was a switch and the DeskCycles were given to the control group to use for the eight-week period that followed. The allocation during the first eight-week period intervention will be done through random process.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCycling/Using a DeskCycle
The intervention was conducted in two phases. In phase 1, the intervention group were given the DeskCycles to use for 8 weeks. In phase, the control group from phase 1 were given the DeskCycles to use. Intervention group from phase 1 became controls in phase 2
BEHAVIORALRegular activities
The active comparator performed normal daily activities
Sponsors
DeskCycle
Kent State University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* females 18 years and above * full-time Kent State university administrative employees at the Kent main campus * sedentary for 75% of their workday * height under 5'10 * desk height of at least 27
Exclusion criteria
* any uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases * back, knee or other joint pains
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes of Exercise | Daily (M-F) for 8 weeks time period 1 and 2 | Mean minutes of light to moderate physical activity |
| Feasibility of using the deskcycle during work | Week 2 period 1 and 2 | How feasible was it to use the DeskCycle during work |
| Mood | Baseline period 1 and 2 | How was mood impacted during the work day |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in weight | Baseline to end of study period 1 and 2 | Bodyweight before and after the study |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed