Exploring optimal daily movement behaviors for adults with overweight and obesity

The Power of 24-hour: Co-designing Intervention Components to Stimulate 24-hour Movement Behaviors in Adults With Overweight and Obesity

Observational University Hospital, Ghent · NCT06269159

This study is trying to find the best ways for adults with overweight and obesity to move more throughout the day to improve their health.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment210 (estimated)
Ages25 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ghent)
Trial IDNCT06269159 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to co-design an intervention that addresses the movement behaviors of adults with overweight and obesity by incorporating all aspects of daily activity. It will utilize concept mapping to gather insights from both the target population and healthcare providers on how to effectively change sedentary behavior into more physical activity. The goal is to identify the needs and preferences for a comprehensive 24-hour movement behavior intervention that could improve cardiometabolic health. By focusing on the synergy of multiple movement behaviors, the study seeks to develop a more effective lifestyle intervention.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 25-64 years with a BMI of 25 kg/m² or higher who are actively employed.

Not a fit: Patients who are retired, unemployed, or have significant physical or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective interventions that improve the health and well-being of adults with overweight and obesity.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of integrating multiple movement behaviors is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promise in improving health outcomes through comprehensive lifestyle interventions.

Eligibility criteria

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Group Health Care providers

Inclusion Criteria:

* The HCP will consist of physiotherapists and movement on referral coaches (https://www.gezondleven.be/projecten/bewegen-op-verwijzing). HCP are included when working on a healthy lifestyle as well as working with clients struggling with overweight or obesity.

Group Adults with overweight and obesity

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 25-64 years
* Active on the job market for at least 50 percent
* BMI ≥25kg/m²

Exclusion Criteria:

* \- Retirement and early retirement
* Unemployment
* Working for less than 50 percent
* Working in night shifts
* Physical (e.g. amputations, paralysis, recovering from stroke, osteoarthritis), cognitive (e.g. dementia, psychological disorders) and major medical (e.g. Chronic respiratory diseases, heart failure, cardiovascular diseases, cancer) conditions that obstruct daily functioning
* Diabetes diagnosed by a general practitioner
* Pregnancy
* Pregnancy \<1 year ago
* Currently involved in study specific weight loss interventions
* Post-surgery weight loss interventions
* Waitlist for weight loss surgery
* Hospitalized

Where this trial is running

Ghent

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Overweight and ObesityConcept mappingphysical activitysedentary behaviorqualitative research
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.