Impact of physical exercise on health at a hospital
Official title: Impact of Physical Exercise at a Hospital Tested in a Pilot Trial
Run by Nordsjaellands Hospital · NCT04988724 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether personalized exercise plans can improve the health and well-being of healthcare workers at Nordsjællands Hospital and help them be more productive.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 700 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nordsjaellands Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Hillerød, Capital Region and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 16, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 18, 2023 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 5, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04988724 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are employed healthcare workers at Nordsjællands Hospital, including nurses, doctors, and administrative staff.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to participate in exercise training due to medical restrictions will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot study investigates the effects of an intelligent exercise training intervention on health parameters, well-being, sick leave, and productivity among healthcare workers at Nordsjællands Hospital. Participants will receive tailored exercise plans based on individual assessments of their needs and motivations. The study aims to generate data for a larger cluster randomized trial and to analyze how to implement the intervention effectively for long-term benefits. Outcomes will include measures of aerobic capacity, blood pressure, self-reported health, and productivity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance the health and productivity of healthcare workers, leading to improved patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar exercise interventions in workplace settings, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Employed nurses, doctors, secretaries and other staff on Nordsjællands Hospital, Denmark Exclusion Criteria: \- If exercise training is not allowed
Where it's running
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Nordsjællands Hospital
Hillerød, Capital Region, Denmark Recruiting -
Nordsjællands Hospital
Hillerød, Hillerød, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stig Mølsted, PhD — Department of Clinical Research, Nordsjællands Hospital, Denmark
- Study coordinator: Stig Mølsted, PhD
- Email: stig.moelsted@regionh.dk
- Phone: +4531959849
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.