Promoting active commuting for better health among university members
Impact of Physically Active Versus Passive Way to Work on Physical and Mental Aspects of Health in Members at Hannover Universities: an Observational Study
This study is trying to see how different ways of getting to university, like walking or biking, affect the health of students and staff in Hannover, Germany.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hannover Medical School Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hanover, Lower Saxony) |
| Trial ID | NCT06493006 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the health impacts of commuting behaviors among employees and students at universities in Hannover, Germany. It will collect data on health metrics such as heart rate variability, blood pressure, and blood glucose, alongside travel characteristics like commute length and type. By utilizing smartphone apps and trackers, the study will evaluate how different modes of transport affect individual health outcomes and identify groups that could benefit from promoting active commuting. The findings will help create a database for targeted health promotion strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are university employees and students living within 50 km of their workplace.
Not a fit: Patients currently participating in another interventional study may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals through increased physical activity during commutes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive health impacts from active commuting, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * living within 50km around the workplace Exclusion Criteria: * current participation in another interventional study
Where this trial is running
Hanover, Lower Saxony
- Hannover Medical School — Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sven Haufe, PD Dr.
- Email: haufe.sven@mh-hannover.de
- Phone: 00495115325499
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.