Reducing health risks from sitting too much
Stand Up for Your Health: A Randomized Study
['FUNDING_R01'] · MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN · NIH-11014337
This study is looking at how sitting too much can affect your health, especially for people at risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and it will see if using sit-stand desks can help improve health by reducing sitting time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MILWAUKEE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11014337 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of sedentary behavior on health, particularly focusing on how prolonged sitting can lead to conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The study will involve participants using sit-stand desks to reduce their sitting time and monitor changes in their health markers, such as insulin resistance and vascular function. By comparing the health outcomes of those who use sit-stand desks against those who continue with traditional desks, the research aims to provide insights into effective strategies for improving health in sedentary individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have sedentary jobs and may be at risk for metabolic disorders.
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 practical interventions that significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with sedentary lifestyles.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in reducing health risks associated with sedentary behavior through interventions like sit-stand desks.
Where this research is happening
MILWAUKEE, UNITED STATES
- MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN — MILWAUKEE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KULINSKI, JACQUELYN P — MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
- Study coordinator: KULINSKI, JACQUELYN P
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.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus