The Effect of Sit-Stand Workstations on Physical Activity in Sedentary Office Workers

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Conditions studied: Sedentary

In brief

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the installation of sit-stand work stations could lead to decreased sedentary time and increased physical activity during the workday among sedentary office workers.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01863056

Run by

University of Minnesota

People needed

29

Starts

2012-01-01

Expected to finish

2013-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2023-04-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Mostly sedentary (sitting ≥ 4 hour) during the workday.
• Age ≥ 18
• Anticipated using a single computer workstation for 20 hours or more per week

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to stand for at least two hours per workday (two hours over the whole workday, not consecutively)
• Reported severe musculoskeletal symptoms, specifically lower extremity or lower back pain.
• Diagnosed with or under treatment for diabetes, heart disease, cancer, orthostatic hypertension, varicose vein, autoimmune disease, or other chronic diseases.
• Pregnant women

Where it is running

• Caldrea Inc. — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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