Comparing strength breaks and walk breaks for sedentary workers
MOV'D Strength Snacks vs Walk Breaks Study: Health Performance Gains Across Domains
This study is testing whether short strength breaks or walking breaks are better for the health and productivity of people who sit for long hours at work.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06909097 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of two types of 2-minute physical activity breaks on sedentary employees who spend long hours sitting. Participants will be randomly assigned to either strength breaks or walk breaks and will engage in these activities four times a day for eight weeks. The study will track various metrics, including strength assessments, glucose tolerance tests, diet tracking, and continuous glucose monitoring. The goal is to determine which type of break is more beneficial for productivity and health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are full-time employees over 30 years old with sedentary jobs who are not currently engaged in strength training or taking planned activity breaks.
Not a fit: Patients who are insulin-dependent or have been advised against strength training by their doctor may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help improve the health and productivity of sedentary employees by identifying effective activity breaks.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with physical activity breaks in sedentary populations, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: \- Identify inclusion criteria. 1. Sedentary occupation (e.g., clerical work, data entry, call center, receptionists) 2. Full time employment remote or on-site 3. Able to safely perform bodyweight squats and lunges 4. Over 30 years old 5. Not currently doing a strength training program 6. Not currently taking planned activity breaks at work 7. Has a smart phone with a camera and unlimited text plans 8. Interested in participating 9. Fluent in English 10. Not currently on insulin or any glucose lowering medication Exclusion Criteria: 1. Yes to any of the physical activity readiness criteria questionnaire (e.g. cardiac symptoms with increasing heart rate, dizziness upon performing exercise) 2. Participating in another research study on diet, weight loss, or any physical activity. 3. If their doctor has ever said to not strength train 4. Having insulin dependence
Where this trial is running
Palo Alto, California
- Stanford Prevention Research Center — Palo Alto, California, United States (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.