Online meaning-centered (logotherapy) program to increase activity in desk workers
The Impact of Logotherapeutic Distance Education on Physical Activity and Targeted Aspects of Quality of Life Among Middle-aged Employees of Sedentary Occupations
NA · University of Zagreb · NCT07582055
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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Zagreb (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Zagreb, City of Zagreb) |
| Trial ID | NCT07582055 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: Traditional behavior-change programs have shown benefits for physical activity, but online interventions specifically centered on logotherapy are novel and have limited prior evidence.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Zagreb, City of Zagreb
- University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology — Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia (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.
Conditions: Physical Activities, Sedentary Lifestyle, Quality of Life