A program to improve exercise habits among healthcare workers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a 4-week exercise program called ROPES (Rapid Optimisation of Performance Enhancement and Skill) designed specifically for healthcare workers. The program aims to address the barriers to regular physical activity by providing a time-efficient training regimen. A total of 60 staff members from Singapore General Hospital will be randomly assigned to either the ROPES intervention group or a control group to assess the program's impact on their physical activity levels. The study focuses on individuals who are currently sedentary and not engaged in regular exercise.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age group: 21 - 70 years old
* All participants must be free of musculoskeletal, surgical and/or neurological injury in the past 6 months.
* Participants not engaged actively in regular exercise i.e. exercises less than once a week and at a duration less than 30 mins per session.
* Healthy with stable management of any existing diabetes, cholesterol and/or hypertension.
* They should have no issues with the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants under the age of 21 or over the age of 70
* Newly diagnosed diabetes/metabolic syndrome/high cholesterol or uncontrolled high BP \>160 mmHg and under medical supervision.
* Subjects with cardiovascular conditions and on beta-blockers.
* Subjects who are pregnant or with recent (\< 3 months) diagnosis of a medical condition, especially cardiac-related conditions.

Where it's running

• Singapore General Hospital
  Singapore, Singapore Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Celia Ia Choo Tan, PhD (Dept of Surgery)
• Email: celia.tan.i.c@singhealth.com.sg
• Phone: +65 63265281

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.