Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment700 (estimated)
SponsorNordsjaellands Hospital
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Hillerød, Capital Region and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 16, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 18, 2023
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJune 5, 2025
Trial IDNCT04988724 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

  • 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

  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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.