Online meaning-centered (logotherapy) program to increase activity in desk workers
Official title: The Impact of Logotherapeutic Distance Education on Physical Activity and Targeted Aspects of Quality of Life Among Middle-aged Employees of Sedentary Occupations
Run by University of Zagreb · NCT07582055 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will test whether an eight-week online meaning-centered education can help people aged 35–60 with sedentary jobs increase physical activity and reduce sitting time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 35 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Zagreb Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zagreb, City of Zagreb) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 11, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07582055 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults 35–60 years old who have worked in a sedentary occupation for at least two years, are in the precontemplation or contemplation stage about becoming more active, can participate in online sessions, and can complete questionnaires in Croatian.
✕Probably not a fit
People with severe chronic diseases or medical conditions that significantly limit mobility, those already enrolled in structured physical activity programs, or those unable to use online platforms are unlikely to benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will recruit at least 200 adults aged 35–60 employed in sedentary occupations in Croatia and assign them to an experimental or control group. The experimental group will complete an eight-week online logotherapy-based education program with weekly 30-minute sessions and short discussions, while the control group continues usual routines. Outcomes including physical activity, sedentary behavior, health-related quality of life, self-efficacy, meaning in life, and exercise motivation will be measured with validated questionnaires at baseline and after the intervention. The intervention combines logotherapy and existential analysis with established behavior-change models to promote meaning-centered motivation for sustained activity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help sedentary employees move more, sit less, and improve aspects of their health-related quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Traditional behavior-change programs have shown benefits for physical activity, but online interventions specifically centered on logotherapy are novel and have limited prior evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 35-60 years * Employment in a sedentary occupation for at least the past 2 years * Ability to participate in an online intervention program * Classified in the precontemplation or contemplation stage of behavior change regarding physical activity * Ability to understand and complete questionnaires in Croatian Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe chronic disease * Any medical condition that significantly limits daily physical activity or mobility * Inability to participate in online sessions or complete study procedures * Current participation in another structured physical activity or behavioral intervention program
Where it's running
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University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology
Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia Recruiting
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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.