A program to help office workers take short exercise breaks to reduce sitting time
Move Often eVery Day (MOV'D): An occupationally-tailored, remotely-delivered, socially-supported short exercise break intervention to decrease sedentary behavior in receptionist office staff
This study is testing a fun new program called MOV'D that helps office workers, especially receptionists, take short exercise breaks during their day to move more and stay healthy, and it includes helpful videos and a supportive online group to keep everyone motivated.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906235 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new intervention called MOV'D, designed to help office staff, particularly receptionists, reduce prolonged sitting by incorporating short, 2-5 minute exercise breaks throughout their workday. The program includes user-friendly videos demonstrating these 'exercise snacks' and utilizes a social media-based support group to enhance motivation and accountability. Participants will be compared to a control group using only a Fitbit to track their activity levels, allowing researchers to assess the effectiveness of the intervention in promoting physical activity and reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults working in sedentary office jobs, particularly those who spend long hours sitting at desks.
Not a fit: Patients who are already highly active or those with severe mobility limitations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and increased physical activity among office workers.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary evidence from similar interventions has shown promise, indicating that short bouts of physical activity can be effective, although this specific approach is novel.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oppezzo, Marily — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Oppezzo, Marily
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.