WorkWell: Work-based Activity and Metabolic Health

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: PreDiabetes, Obesity

In brief

This study will test whether a range of pre-clinical cardiometabolic biomarkers can be improved via regular intervals of standing and light-intensity physical activity in real-world office environments.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04269070

Run by

Arizona State University

People needed

15

Starts

2021-03-25

Expected to finish

2023-04-30

Last updated by the study team

2023-05-10

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Women and men age 18 yrs and older
• Holds a job where primary work activities are done seated
• Has the space and ability to use a sit-to-stand workstation in their primary workspace
• Works in an office setting or remotely for ≥ 4 days per week
• Have a BMI ≥ 25.0 (≥23.0 for individuals of Asian descent)

You may not qualify if…

• Currently taking diabetes medication
• Taking any of the following medications or treatments:
• Medication to control high blood pressure
• Medication to treat high glucose
• Blood thinners
• Hormone replacement therapy (in the past 12 months)
• Corticosteroids
• High dose statins (Dr. Reaven, MD to adjudicate eligibility based on dosage)
• 2nd generation antipsychotics
• Current or previous foot or lower limb injuries
• Current use of sit-stand workstation
• Current smoker
• Neuromuscular or cardiovascular disorders or other serious active medical issues, including deep vein thrombosis or respiratory issues
• Has a physical impairment or musculoskeletal condition that will prevent the subject from standing or light-intensity walking for a maximum of 30 minutes
• Has been advised to avoid prolonged periods of sitting or standing by a physician or other healthcare provider
• History of inflammatory bowel or intestinal malabsorption conditions
• Use of prebiotics, probiotics or antibiotics in the last 3 months
• Serious food allergies or restrictions
• Participants who will be travelling 3 or more days out of their typical week

Where it is running

• Arizona State University — Tempe, Arizona, United States

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