Workers' Acceptability of a Prototype Integrated and Interactive Pedal Desk

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Acceptability of Semi-recumbent Pedal Desk

In brief

The purpose of this study is to assess full-time workers'impressions and acceptability of a prototype pedal desk. The pedal-desk is a semi-recumbent (upright) portable pedal mechanism that allows workers to complete tasks in a traditional seated position.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01956071

Run by

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

People needed

44

Starts

2014-01-01

Expected to finish

2014-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-02-18

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• full-time employee at Pennington Biomedical Research Center
• between ages 21 and 65
• self-report primarily sitting while at work
• comfortable sending emails and searching topics on the internet

You may not qualify if…

• weigh more than 250 pounds
• have physical limitations that prevent performance of pedaling motions
• pregnancy
• pacemaker or metal joint replacement

Where it is running

• Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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